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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ First Reactions Praise Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s ‘Dynamite’ Chemistry, ‘Epic’ Cameos: ‘A Game Changer for the MCU’
The first reactions for “Deadpool & Wolverine” are in and are overwhelmingly positive. The enthusiasm for the film comes at a much-needed time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which experienced rare flops last year with the releases of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels.” The latest “Deadpool” film is the only Disney-backed Marvel movie on the release calendar in 2024 and marks the character’s official introduction into the MCU. The sequel is being called “bloody fun” and a “step in the right direction for Marvel” by film press.
“‘Deadpool and Wolverine‘ is a game changer for the MCU as it is the biggest, boldest, and most badass MCU film since ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame,’” wrote Nerdtropolis’ Sean Tajipour. “Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the ultimate duo we’ve all been waiting for!”
The Direct editor David Thompson called “Deadpool & Wolverine” both the “goriest” and “funniest MCU project ever,” adding: “Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman together as these icons is INCREDIBLE. It’s not perfect, but it’s a thrilling theatrical experience [and] a step in the right direction for Marvel.”
“Yes the cameos and surprises are epic, and the humor, action, blood-soaked fights and needle droups are tremendous, too… but it’s the respect and love for the characters that win you over,” wrote Fandango’s Erik Davis.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” pairs Ryan Reynolds in his third outing as the Merc with the Mouth opposite Hugh Jackman in his long-awaited return as the iconic X-Men character following 2017’s “Logan.” That movie featured the death of the Wolverine character Jackman had been playing since 2000’s “X-Men.” The ongoing multiverse in the MCU allowed Jackman to return playing a different iteration of the mutant. The film’s supporting cast includes Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin and more.
Although Marvel had to deal with box office flops last year, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already shaping up to be a huge hit for the studio. The sequel, which is the first R-rated entry in the MCU, has been tracking for an opening weekend in the $165 million range, which would mark not only the biggest debut of 2024 so far but also the highest start for an R-rated title in history.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” opens in theaters nationwide July 26 from Disney. Check out for first reactions below.
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First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks End, Mediators Say
The first round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland ended with a “roadmap” to reach a final deal within 60 days, Pakistani and Qatari mediators said.
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Can we turn over a new leaf? Can we change relations in the Middle East permanently? Or, do we go back to doing things the old way, which is not our preference, but is certainly very much something that can happen. Thank you all for being here.
By Jiwoong Hong
June 22, 2026
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The U.S. military on Sunday announced a lethal strike on another vessel in the Caribbean carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing two people.
The U.S. Southern Command said it conducted a “lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations” at the direction of the leader of the Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps.
The military claimed, citing intelligence, that the vessel “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”
ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORISTS KILLED AS US FORCES STRIKE SUSPECTED DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN CARIBBEAN
A U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on June 21, 2026. (U.S. Southern Command)
There were six male survivors in addition to the two men killed in the strike.
“Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors,” the military said.
This is the latest attack that the Trump administration has said was launched in an attempt to eliminate alleged narco-terrorists, with the death toll in these strikes carried out since September sitting at more than 200.
The military claimed, citing intelligence, that the vessel “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” (U.S. Southern Command)
The Pentagon has refused to release the identities of those killed in the strikes since last fall or provide evidence of drugs on board.
The administration has been scrutinized in recent months over the strikes by Democrats and even some Republicans, including Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who has raised concerns about killing people without due process and the possibility of killing innocent people.
RAND PAUL SAYS GOP COLLEAGUES ‘DON’T GIVE A S‑‑T ABOUT THESE PEOPLE IN THE BOATS’: THEY ‘SAY THEY’RE PRO-LIFE’
The Pentagon has refused to release the identities of those killed in the strikes since last fall or provide evidence of drugs on board. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
“I look at my colleagues who say they’re pro-life, and they value God’s inspiration in life, but they don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats,” Paul said in January. “Are they terrible people in the boats? I don’t know. They’re probably poor people in Venezuela and Colombia.”
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The senator previously cited Coast Guard statistics that show a significant percentage of boats boarded on suspicion of drug trafficking are innocent.
The attacks have also been denounced by human rights groups as “extrajudicial killings.”
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