In a groundbreaking achievement for the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine movie, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have reached a major milestone. The trailer for the third installment of the Deadpool franchise debuted during the Super Bowl broadcast on February 11th and garnered an astounding 365 million views within just 24 hours. Marvel Studios has confirmed that this makes it the most-watched movie trailer in history, breaking the previous record set by Spider-Man: No Way Home with 355 million views in August 2021.
Both Reynolds, 47, and Jackman, 55, took to social media to celebrate this historic success. Reynolds shared an Instagram Story clip on February 13th with the caption, 'Most Watched Trailer of All-Time,' while Jackman commented on the record-setting headline, playfully referring to the colors of Deadpool's suit with the words, 'Always bet on red and black.'
In Deadpool & Wolverine, Reynolds reprises his role as the quick-witted mercenary Wade Wilson, also known as Deadpool, while Jackman returns from retirement to once again portray the X-Men mutant, Wolverine. As they promote the film, the two actors have been engaging in friendly banter and trolling each other on social media, creating a buzz among fans.
One example of their playful interaction occurred on February 12th when Jackman shared an edited version of the film poster, humorously renaming it 'Wolverine and Asshole.' Reynolds responded by cautioning Jackman to 'pump the brakes' and reminding him that the film's release is still several months away.
The record-breaking trailer offers fans a sneak peek into the humorous escapades of these two iconic superheroes. In the teaser, Wade Wilson is enjoying his birthday party when he suddenly gets arrested by the Time Variance Authority, introduced in the Loki series. As Wilson watches clips of the Avengers, he realizes that a significant change is about to occur in the cinematic universe. He then transforms into Deadpool, boldly declaring himself as the 'Marvel Jesus.' The trailer concludes with a brief glimpse of Jackman's Wolverine extending his adamantium claws.
Reynolds, who was at home watching the trailer's debut during the Super Bowl, playfully teased on social media that he couldn't find his wife, Blake Lively, who was attending the game with Taylor Swift. He eventually revealed that Lively was indeed present and even showed a photo of her wearing a Deadpool & Wolverine heart charm along with an impressive display of Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $500,000.
Production on Deadpool & Wolverine wrapped up last month, and Jackman celebrated by paying a long-overdue visit to his barber. He shared a time-lapse video of his haircut and shave on January 24th, expressing his love for the entire filmmaking process while humorously mentioning his less enjoyable experiences, such as intense training and a strict diet.
Reynolds, as a co-writer and co-producer of the film, also took to social media to celebrate the end of filming. He posted an Instagram photo of his costumed crotch, acknowledging the challenges faced by the cast and crew and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work with his close friends. He concluded his post by teasing the movie's release date on July 26th.
With the record-breaking trailer amassing an extraordinary number of views in just 24 hours, it's clear that fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Deadpool & Wolverine. The playful interactions between Reynolds and Jackman on social media further add to the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated superhero film. July 26th cannot come soon enough for fans worldwide, who are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Deadpool franchise.
