With quite a few movies and TV collection within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s a frightening proposition for a newcomer to even take into consideration getting caught up on the varied characters and story strains.

However Shawn Levy, who directed the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, says there will probably be no “homework” required to get pleasure from his movie.

“I used to be a very good scholar in class. I’ll do my homework as an grownup. However I’m positively not seeking to do homework once I go to the flicks,” Levy informed the Related Press.

He added that his purpose was to make the already established followers comfortable but additionally create a film that anybody can get pleasure from.

“I very a lot made this movie with definitely a wholesome respect and gratitude in the direction of the rabid fan base that has peak fluency within the mythology and lore of those characters and this world,” he stated. “However I didn’t need to presume that. This film is constructed for leisure, with no obligation to return ready with prior analysis.”

The film sees Deadpool, performed by Ryan Reynolds, and Wolverine, performed by Hugh Jackman, reunite on the massive display for the primary time since 2009’s X-Males Origins: Wolverine. (It’s additionally a reunion for the actors and Levy, who beforehand directed Reynolds in 2021’s Free Man and Jackman in 2011’s Actual Metal.)

Since then, Jackman’s character (warning: 7-year-old spoiler alert forward!) died in 2017’s Logan. However the of us behind Deadpool & Wolverine say that the brand new movie received’t pose a battle with the MCU canon or the character’s continuity.

“It’s a extremely attention-grabbing duo,” Levy informed the AP. “They’re constructed for enormous battle with one another as a result of they’re so completely different individually. However that makes for a really attention-grabbing story, as a result of the perfect two hander tales, whether or not it’s Midnight Run or 48 Hours or Planes, Trains and Cars, sure, it’s plagued by battle. But it surely’s finally about one thing extra as properly and that’s what audiences will see.”

Levy acknowledged the extent of secrecy — and unconfirmed rumors, together with hypothesis a few Taylor Swift cameo — however is retaining the main points of the movie near the vest.

“The rumors round this film are overwhelming,” Levy stated, however added that followers ought to simply buckle up and revel in: “The film is constructed for viewers delight,” he stated “I feel that (they’re) in for a really enjoyable trip.”

Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters July 26.