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Deadpool & Wolverineis all the rage, with the MCU film proving to be a return to form for the long-running franchise. Given the meta-nature of Deadpool as a character, the film inarguably features some of the most hilarious cross-franchise references and jokes.
One of the film’s best moments comes right near the end, and it serves as a reference to theStar Trekfranchise, particularly one iconic scene that was redone inStar Trek: Into the Darkness. As a result, fans must be curious to find out why the moment holds significance, and here is everything you need to know.
Deadpool & WolverineReferences an IconicStar TrekMovie Scene
Deadpool & Wolverinewas recently released in theaters and impressed critics and fans alike, leading to box office success. The film marksRyan Reynolds‘ MCU debut, withHugh Jackmanalso reprising his role as Wolverine.
During the film’s climax, Deadpool makes the ultimate sacrifice, as he bids farewell to Wolverine. The scene is reminiscent of the climatic moment fromStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which sees Spock similarly sacrificing himself by entering a radiation chamber.
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The scene sees Spock doing the Vulcan sign as a farewell to Captain Kirk from behind a glass door as he perishes. Deadpool references this exact moment as he too makes the Vulcan sign while pondering whether he is Spock or Kirk in this situation.
Deadpool & WolverineImproved the Scene FromStar Trek: Into the Darkness
The aforementioned scene remains one of the most emotional moments from theStar Trekfranchise, and Deadpool riffs on it to a similar effect. However, the iconic scene was also redone for the climax of 2013’sStar Trek Into Darkness, which takes place in the sci-fi franchise’s rebooted Kelvin timeline.
In the film, MCU veteranBenedict Cumberbatchstars as the villainous Khan, with several plot points borrowed fromStar Trek II. During its climax, Spock and Kirk face a similar situation with Captain Kirk, played byChirs Pineentering the radiation chamber to save the day.
Star Trek Into Darknessflipped the ending scene from the original, and Deadpool hilariously references this change by pondering whether he is Spock or Kirk in the situation where he is about to die.
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Of course, neither of the characters would remain dead, with Deadpool himself dying and being revived once already inDeadpool 2. However, inStar Trek Into Darkness,the farewell scene is a simple flip of the original since the characters and the conflict are essentially the same.
On the other hand,Deadpool & Wolverineimproves the iconicStar Trekscene because of the context behind Deadpool sacrificing himself instead of Wolverine, who wants to redeem himself for his past failures. Hence, it is easy to understand why the film is more emotionally resonant.
Deadpool & Wolverineis playing in theaters worldwide.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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