The trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine just hit, and it’s got fans buzzing with excitement and speculation. One scene, in particular, has everyone scratching their heads and that is a glimpse of a graveyard, hinting that something ominous has gone down. Could it be a nod to the infamous Mutant Massacre? And the supposed sighting of Callisto makes it even worse!
It’s got all the fans wondering if something truly grim has gone down in mutant land. The trailer’s masterful tease leaves the people craving more details while keeping them on the edge of their seats until D-day arrives.
Unraveling the Tragedy, What Was the Mutant Massacre?
In the depths beneath the bustling streets of New York City, a tragedy of monstrous proportions unfolded. The Mutant Massacre, orchestrated by the sinister Marauders under the command of Mister Sinister, was thrown upon the Morlocks. These outcast mutants, seeking shelter in the hidden recesses of the sewers, found themselves defenseless against the brutal onslaught.
The Marauders wielded deadly force, and unleashed their fury upon the unsuspecting Morlocks, leaving devastation in their wake. The underground haven, once a refuge from a world that feared and rejected them, became a graveyard for many of its inhabitants.
In the face of such horror, the call to action echoed through the mutant community. Heroes such as the X-Men and their allies rallied to confront the attackers. Though they succeeded in halting the massacre and rescuing survivors, the scars left behind ran deep, forever changing the mutant society.
The Mutant Massacre is indeed one of the most tragic and horrifying events in the history of mutants within the Marvel Universe. It took place across multiple comic book series in 1986 and was a crossover storyline involving various X-Men titles, including Uncanny X-Men, X-Factor, New Mutants, and more. It is now supposedly being referenced in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer and is likely to become a prominent plot point as well, but how so?
How Do the Dots Connect? The Mutant Massacre Plot’s Link with Deadpool & Wolverine
Straight out of the gate, it is evident that Deadpool is trying to lure Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine back into the battlefield. But there’s a moment in the trailer where the people see Deadpool vulnerable he reaches out for help, only to have Wolverine dismiss him, claiming it’s not his concern.
Yet, Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool takes it a step further, prodding Wolverine’s memories with a jarring flashback. It’s a haunting scene, a graveyard filled with tombstones, a past that clearly still haunts Wolverine.
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In one scene, where it is seen they used Ant-Man’s skull as a base, which many found hilarious, fans spot a gathering that’s intriguing. Speculation runs wild as many believe they’ve spotted Claisto from X-Men: The Last Stand, in the crowd making a potential nod to the Mutant Massacre storyline even more prominent.
Callisto, one of the prominent Morlocks, was a key figure during the said massacre. She was the leader of the Morlocks and played a crucial role in defending her people against the Marauders. However, despite her efforts, the Morlocks suffered heavy losses, and the Mutant Massacre left a scar on the mutant population.
Here, Emma Corrin‘s villainous character Cassandra Nova could potentially be the mastermind behind leading the Marauders to the Morlocks in this rendition. The Mutant Massacre might not solely revolve around the Morlocks, hinting at a broader scope of devastation. As audiences eagerly wait for all the answers to their questions, speculation continues to run rampant. Nevertheless, it’s shaping up to be one of the most thrilling and epic journeys audiences have ever seen.
Deadpool & Wolverine is set to release on July 26, 2024.
