‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer breaks viewing records

WEB DESK: The trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, unveiled during Super Bowl 2024, set a new record as the most-viewed trailer of all time.

Within 24 hours of its release, it amassed 365 million views online, surpassing the previous record held by ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, produced by Sony-Marvel Studios.

The teaser introduces the third installment of the Deadpool movie series, featuring a birthday celebration for Wade Wilson (portrayed by Ryan Reynolds), disrupted by unexpected guests from the Time Variance Authority (TVA). Wilson’s encounter with Paradox (played by Matthew Macfadyen) leads to an invitation to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Read more: ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ cast attend luncheon celebrating Oscar nominees

Reynolds reunites with director Shawn Levy for the film, alongside a star-studded cast including Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Originally set for release in September and November 2023, the movie was delayed due to the 2023 Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike.

Directed by Shawn Levy and produced by Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, and others, the film is expected to hit theatres on July 26.