After Disney’s merger with 20th Century Fox, fans also saw most of the X-Men saga join the MCU on Disney+, although there were questions about if and when the franchise’s R-rated movies would get that same treatment. Reynolds has been pushing that this day since before the official merger.
Disney+ announced that both Reynolds’ Deadpool movies and Jackman’s Logan would be available to stream on Disney+ on Friday, July 22, which also coincides with a big weekend for Marvel Studios at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
And, in Deadpool style, Reynolds used social media to share his joy at the inclusion – and a lot of laughter.
Ryan Reynolds hypes up Deadpool’s Disney+ Arrival
Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds took to Twitter to celebrate his first two Deadpool movies’ arrival on Disney+ on Friday, July 22, ahead of San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Reynolds posted R-rated descriptions for four Disney classic animated films that pay tribute to his movies being R-rated. Reynolds also teased his caption with:
” We’re supposed announce that Logan and Deadpool are soon to be Disney+’s first R-rated films. We all know that some Disney films should be R-rated for irreversible trauma. “
Reynolds first tackled Disney’s first-ever animated movie, 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, noting how the movie includes “breaking and entering” along with “borderline polyandry. “ This movie would also require a parent for anybody under 17 years old, but “seven adult guardians” would also be acceptable as an homage to the seven dwarves:
“The following beloved animated classic should NOT be approved for all audiences
Be they minors, miners, or Bashful
The film advertised should have been rated
Restricted R – Breaking and entering, borderline polyandry, pretty sure those diamonds aren’t cruelty free.
Under 17 requires one parent or seven adult guardians. “
The 1957 classic Old Yeller gets the R-rated treatment, warning fans that this movie shouldn’t be approved for everybody but “particularly dog lovers. “ This film gets an R-rating for the “ugly-cry inducing murder” of Old Yeller‘s titular canine hero, bringing other dog-related humor to the post as well:
“The following beloved animated classic should NOT be approved for all audiences
Particularly dog lovers
The film advertised should have been rated
Restricted R – Total ugly-cry inducing straight-up murder of Old Yeller. Bear abuse is also prohibited.
Under 17 requires parent or a “good boy” who’s very much alive. “
1994’s The Lion King became Reynolds’ latest R-rated Disney animated movie, noting the inclusion of “fratricide” and “mauling” along with some serious potential moments of incest. A parent, warthog, and meerkat are required to see the movie. This is a tribute to Timon and Pumbaa’s
“The following beloved animated classic should NOT be approved for all audiences
But that’s the circle of life
The film advertised should have been rated
Restricted R – Fratricide, mauling, very possibly half-sibling lovin’, or at least kissin’ cousins. Seriously.
Under 17 requires parent, warthog, and meerkat. “
Finally, Reynolds references the 1942 animated classic, Bambi, just as he did in his own solo movie, Deadpool 2. This movie earns its R-rating for being an excellent therapy substitution, specifically mentioning the “cold-blooded killing” of Bambi’s mother and recommending an “emotional support blanket” for a guardian:
“The following beloved animated classic should NOT be approved for all audiences
Because therapy’s not cheap.
The film advertised should have been rated
Restricted R – Cold-blooded killing of an innocent deer mom, that will cause lifelong trauma.
Under 17 requires parent or emotional support blanket. “
Hugh Jackman,
Wolverine actor also posted to Instagram following this announcement. He shared a picture of Reynolds with him in costume and thanked Disney+ for including two Deadpool movies as well as Logan
films.
“Thanks to Disney+, Deadpool and Logan became the first R-rated movies available on the service. We’ll accept your decision, even though it is questionable. “
Jackman also retweeted Reynolds’ message on Twitter, joking that even Wolverine’s incredible healing abilities would do no good in healing the “emotional scars” that come from these movies:
” These emotional scars cannot be healed by any mutant healing factor. These movies are great for family nights! “
Deadpool in for a Fun Weekend?
“Every good family film starts with a vicious murder. Bambi , The Lion King Saw7 . “
It seems like ever since Deadpool’s opening monologue in Deadpool2 ,, he has been mentioning Bambi as well as The Lion King . Now, with the new rating options that allow mature shows such as Defenders to be added to Disney+, it’s about time the Deadpool movie and Logan got their moments.
Once those movies hit Disney+ on July 22, fans will be able to enjoy all the NSFW language and bloody violence that makes Deadpool who he is in the comics and on the big screen. It will also allow fans to reminisce on arguably Hugh Jackman’s greatest Marvel achievement in Logan, which won a slew of awards for its story and grounded nature upon its 2017 debut.
As exciting as these inclusions are, the timing is also excitingly suspicious, as the movies hit Disney+ the same weekend that Marvel is set to return to Comic-Con for the first time since 2019.
Rumors suggested that Comic-Con’s only real projects will be She-Hulk, Attorney at Law , and Black Panther. Wakanda Forever , is a popular choice for its release. However Deadpool3 fans are getting more excited about the arrival of this project. If Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and his team reveal some details about Ryan Reynold’s thirdquel, it will not only be surprising, but also shockwaves throughout the Marvel fandom.
Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan will all be available to stream on Disney+ starting on Friday, July 22. Marvel Studios’ weekend at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 will begin the same day.
