Top films, series to stream on Disney+ Hotstar before watching ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

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Movies, series you need to watch before ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The new ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is now in cinemas. In this film, Deadpool’s world is threatened by the Time Variance Authority. To save it, he must team up with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe. Together, they face off against the Deadpool Corps and a dangerous time-manipulating villain. Before watching this film, viewers need to watch the following series and movies for better context.

X-Men (2000)

Available on Disney+ Hotstar, X-Men (2000) is about Professor Charles Xavier and his X-Men champion who are rooting for the peaceful coexistence of mutants, humans with superhuman abilities, while Magneto’s Brotherhood seeks mutant dominance. Rogue, a young mutant, runs away and encounters Wolverine. Their paths collide as the two groups clash, forcing difficult choices about the future of mutants.

X-Men: Originals (Wolverine)

This film revolves around Wolverine’s origins, following his life from a young boy to a hardened soldier. His complex relationship with his half-brother Victor Creed is central to the story. Wolverine joins the Weapon X program where he undergoes a brutal experiment, gaining adamantium claws and a near-indestructible body. It is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

A bleak future sees mutants hunted by Sentinels. Wolverine is sent back in time to prevent a catastrophic event that triggered this dystopia. He teams up with younger versions of Professor X and Magneto to stop Mystique from killing a key figure, altering the course of history. It is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Deadpool

Wade Wilson, a mercenary, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Seeking a cure, he undergoes an experimental process that leaves him disfigured but with accelerated healing. Becoming Deadpool, he embarks on a violent quest for revenge against those who wronged him, all while cracking wise and breaking the fourth wall.

Logan

Set in a dystopian future, a weary and aged Logan cares for an ailing Professor X. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when a young mutant, Laura, appears. Pursued by dark forces, Logan must confront his past and unleash his feral side to protect Laura. The film is a gritty and emotional exploration of the characters.

Deadpool 2

Deadpool’s life is shattered after losing his girlfriend. Seeking solace, he forms an unlikely alliance with the rebellious young mutant, Firefist. Together, they face the time-traveling mercenary, Cable, who aims to kill Firefist. Deadpool, with his signature humour and chaotic antics, must protect his new friend and possibly redeem himself.

Loki

This series is based in the era after escaping with the Tesseract during Avengers: Endgame, Loki lands in the hands of the Time Variance Authority (TVA). Forced to become a time agent, he helps them fix the Sacred Timeline. However, Loki soon uncovers the TVA’s sinister secrets and questions his own role in the multiverse. It is available on Disney+ Hotstar.