The film opens with Wade Wilson standing alone at a snow-swept burial site in rural North Dakota, staring down at the headstone and exposed adamantium remains of James "Logan" Howlett. Wade kneels, pries skeleton fragments free, straps on a set of metal claws and, when a squad of Time Variance Authority agents materializes to arrest him, he answers with violence: he guns down the agents, leaving a trail of corpses, before donning the borrowed claws and walking away from the grave. The sequence snaps back to an earlier time and explains how Wade arrived at this point.

In 2018 Wade steals a time-travel device belonging to Nathan Summers, aka Cable, and leaps into Earth-616 seeking to reinvent himself as a proper hero and win Vanessa Carlysle back. He arrives at the Avengers' compound and tries to talk his way into the team with Happy Hogan, but Happy dismisses him. Wade returns to his native universe, Earth-10005, humiliated. Over the next six years he sheds the Deadpool identity, takes a job selling used cars with his friend Peter Wisdom, drifts apart from Vanessa and moves into an ostensibly quieter life. On his thirty-something birthday a party at his apartment fills with old companions--Vanessa, Blind Al, Dopinder, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Yukio, Colossus, Shatterstar and Buck--but the celebration is interrupted when TVA agents arrive at the door and haul Wade through a portal.

Wade wakes inside the offices of a TVA operative who calls himself Mr. Paradox. Paradox explains that his organization polices time itself and that he is offering Wade a new life on the Sacred Timeline, Earth-616. Wade eagerly accepts the possibility of a fresh start until Paradox drops a bombshell: Wade's home reality is imploding because its "anchor being," the individual who stabilizes that universe's timeline, is dead--Logan Howlett. Paradox explains he intends to let Wade's universe collapse with a device called the Time Ripper, and when Wade tries to leave Paradox escorts him back to a holding room and brags about the TVA's reach. Wade, enraged and desperate, snatches Paradox's TemPad and bolts through the multiverse determined to find a Logan variant capable of anchoring his crumbling world.

Wade hops between realities. He rolls through bars, battlefields and rundown motel rooms searching for another Wolverine, encountering several alternate Logans--some short, some garbed in comic-book yellow and blue, one played by a showy variant of Henry Cavill--but every candidate mauls him. Eventually Wade finds a disheveled version of Logan drinking himself into oblivion at the end of the line and drags him back to Paradox's chamber. Paradox coldly informs Wade that the variant he has retrieved is the worst Logan in the multiverse, the one responsible for the collapse of his own reality, and that an anchor being cannot simply be swapped in to fix another timeline. When Wade accuses Paradox of overstepping authority and says the TVA cannot be trusted, Paradox retaliates by pruning both Wade and Logan to the Void--the wasteland at the end of time where broken timelines and discarded beings are dumped.

Wade and Logan wake in the Void disoriented and hostile. They trade blows: Wade fires a pistol and riddles Logan's torso while Logan flays Wade with his claws, leaving grotesque lacerations across Wade's suit and body. The pair subdue one another briefly and, begrudgingly, agree to cooperate to get back to Wade's world and save their people. Wandering across the blasted landscape, they encounter an ecstatic outsider who bursts into flame and shouts "Flame on!"--Johnny Storm, the Human Torch--only for the villain Pyro and his gang to appear and drain Johnny's fire, rendering him helpless. Sabretooth then stalks in; Logan meets him head-on and slices across Sabretooth's neck with such force that the mutant dies from the wound. Wade, Logan and Johnny are captured by a group of mutant thugs and hauled before Cassandra Nova.

Cassandra Nova dominates a grotesque fortress built within the hollowed skeleton of Ant-Man; she rules the Void as a tyrant and brags that she cut a deal with a faction of the TVA to let her remain in power there. Cassandra, using telepathic and telekinetic abilities, penetrates Wade and Logan's minds and ruthlessly explores their memories, discovering Wade's fractured relationship with Vanessa and Logan's painful past. To demonstrate both her cruelty and dominance she rends Johnny Storm alive: using psychic power she peels the Human Torch's flesh from his body and keeps him conscious and upright long enough that his skin and organs fall to the floor beside a trembling, unrecognizable husk. Johnny collapses into a pile of blood and bone and dies where he stands. Cassandra then leaves the two prisoners to be devoured by Alioth, the ravenous being that patrols the Void, but in the chaos Wade and Logan manage to flee when they find the jetpack-attached rocket leg of a battered vehicle and blast away to safety.

Exhausted and hungry, Wade and Logan crash into a junkyard diner and forage for food. They are found by a small, long-tongued dog Wade immediately dubs Mary Puppins, and by a congenial Deadpool variant who calls himself Nicepool--the only variant who keeps his face uncovered because he is conventionally handsome. Nicepool warns that the Deadpool Corps prowls the borders of the Void and offers the pair a van to take them to the resistance at the Void's fringes. While traveling, Wade admits he stole Paradox's TemPad and lied to Logan; Logan lashes out, accusing Wade of cowardice and betrayal for not telling him the truth about whether Logan's past can be changed. The two fight until exhaustion renders them unconscious, and someone steals the van with them asleep inside.

A rescue recovers them and delivers them to a ragtag resistance camp. The group's commander is Laura Kinney--X-23--the biological daughter of one Logan variant who was slaughtered along with her fellow X-Men. Laura has organized survivors sheltered with fighters from other doomed realities: Elektra Natchios stands poised with sai in hand; Blade patrols with a stake-splattered trench coat; Remy LeBeau, Gambit, flicks explosive cards from his fingertips; and other survivors include a beaten Psylocke, Azazel and the body parts of Juggernaut. Laura recognizes the Logan Wade has brought as a variant of the man she once called father and wants him to help lead a strike against Cassandra, who murdered many of their friends and enslaved those left in the Void. Logan resists. In camp he sits alone and drinks Gambit's liquor until at last Laura finds him by the fire. She forces him to recount the failure that haunts him: he confesses that years before he refused to join his fellow X-Men, and when they were later massacred he returned in a rage and went on an indiscriminate killing spree, dragging innocents into his path. He admits he keeps a yellow-and-blue costume as the only remnant of those friends he lost. Hearing the confession, Laura insists he is the same man she knew, but that he can become the protector they need. Logan's mood shifts; he accepts responsibility and agrees to fight Cassandra.

The resistance puts its plan into action and launches an assault on Cassandra's Ant-Man-bone fortress. Blade fires a heavy bazooka--one of Frank Castle's weapons--into massive doors and the group floods into the compound. Gambit throws cards that ignite and blast guards apart; Elektra slips through enemy lines and stabs; Laura fights Juggernaut's minions and finally severs Juggernaut's feet with surgical violence, then hauls off his head so the massive helmet will be free. Inside the throne room Cassandra uses psychic power to reach into Logan's skull, paralyzing him with memories and temptation. She attempts to convince Logan to accept death as an escape from his guilt, promising release if he yields. Wade rushes in with the Juggernaut helmet and slams it down over Cassandra's head, the helmet's sanctified mass interrupting her ability to project telepathy and telekinesis. Bound in the helmet, Cassandra cannot use her powers and the assault seems to have succeeded.

While the resistance secures the compound, Paradox's sleeper agent within Cassandra's ranks, Pyro, contacts Paradox and informs him the mission has reached this point. Pyro reveals Paradox's plan to accelerate the pruning of Wade's world using the Time Ripper. When Cassandra learns of Paradox's betrayal she snaps--she kills Pyro, crushing his windpipe and breaking his neck in front of the resistance. Pyro dies where he falls. Cassandra tears off Juggernaut's helmet and heals herself; the helmet's removal restores her full psychic capacity. She retrieves a Sling Ring she has previously looted from a slain Doctor Strange variant, opens a portal and hops through to Wade's home reality before the resistance can stop her. In the meantime, Logan and Wade leap through the same portal Cassandra opens, heading back to Earth-10005 in pursuit.

Back on Wade's Earth, Paradox stands before the Time Ripper, a monstrous device designed to destabilize and snip timelines faster than the TVA's usual pruning technology. Paradox appears alone in his plan and intends to use the Time Ripper on Wade's universe in order to eradicate it. Cassandra returns through the sling-ring portal moments later and, followed by Pyro's corpse suspended between life and death, forces Paradox to reveal the Time Ripper's location. She places Paradox's head in her hands, mentally forcing him to guide her to the machine. Cassandra then begins to activate the Time Ripper with the expressed intent of destroying every timeline and leaving only the Void. As she powers the device the Deadpool Corps--dozens if not hundreds of Deadpool variants--pour through a rift into Wade's world, led by Lady Deadpool and including Cowboy Deadpool, Kidpool, Babypool, floating skull-head variants and a samurai Deadpool. The Corps attacks Wade and Logan in chaotic, gory combat. Nicepool sacrifices himself to protect Wade: he throws himself between his comrades and blows, taking lethal fire and dying because he lacks the usual healing factor that allows other Deadpools to regenerate. Nicepool's body lies still; Wade stares at the fallen variant and registers a fresh grief.

Amid the carnage a familiar ally arrives: Peter Wisdom appears in a variation of Deadpool's costume--Peterpool--and yells that Wade belongs to him, a coded social loyalty that halts the Deadpool Corps. The variants recognize that every Deadpool has a Peter and withdraw to regroup. Cassandra continues to siphon the timelines through the Time Ripper, ripping at reality's seams. Hunter B-15, an enforcer of the TVA who has been following Paradox's irregularities, materializes on site and moves to arrest Paradox, but Cassandra seizes the moment and tries to complete the Time Ripper's sequence.

Paradox, exposed and cornered, tells Wade and Logan there is only one way to stop the Time Ripper: someone must disrupt the flow of its matter/antimatter core by physically diverting the field, but that any being who channels that energy will be killed in the process. Wade and Logan argue about who will volunteer. Wade tries to lock Logan out of the control room long enough to do the job himself; he manages to grab a single cable, but Cassandra's onslaught prevents him from securing the system. Logan bursts through and, seeing Wade at risk, grabs Wade's hand. The two men wedge themselves in the machine's conduit, acting as living conductors. The Time Ripper's power surges through their joined bodies and the overload detonates the apparatus. The machine explodes in white-hot light; its core ruptures and Cassandra is caught in the blast. Cassandra is obliterated by the explosion--her body torn apart as the Time Ripper detonates around her--and the device is destroyed. Wade and Logan, though subjected to lethal currents, survive the event; they collapse alive but gravely burned and pained, having shared the fatal conduit and emerging alive only because their union diverted but did not fully consume them.

Once the detonation subsides Hunter B-15 steps in, handcuffs Paradox and begins processing him for arrest; Paradox protests, attempting to excuse his crimes, but B-15 reads him his rights and leads him away. B-15 then informs Wade that the catastrophic sequence they just interrupted has stopped the immediate decomposition of Earth-10005; the universe's collapse has been halted and healing has commenced. Wade asks B-15 to use TVA authority to retrieve the heroes the Void had swallowed and to fix Logan's ruined world; B-15 agrees to recover those trapped in the Void but delivers a blunt explanation about Logan's history. B-15 explains that the past wounds that shape Logan are what make him the anchor of his reality; altering those events would erase what anchored Wade's world as well. Logan listens and, understanding that his sorrow and mistakes forged his present identity, accepts that his past stands unchanged and that he need not be repaired. B-15 allows Laura and several others to be brought out of the Void and returned to Wade's healed reality.

Wade reunites with his friends and thanks Logan and Laura for their help. He invites Logan to remain in Earth-10005 rather than be sent back to his ruined world. Logan considers solitude but ultimately chooses to stay; he accepts an offer to live quietly and is seen integrating into Wade's circle. Wade uses Logan's encouragement as a spur to reconcile with Vanessa: in a quiet scene they meet and tentatively begin to heal their relationship. Wade and Logan, now allies and friends, go grab food with Dogpool, Laura and the others. The movie closes on the group sharing a meal and laughter, a picture of a new-found family that unites characters plucked from multiple broken realities.

The mid-credits sequence plays footage that juxtaposes archival clips and faux behind-the-scenes material from old Fox-owned X-Men and Fantastic Four adaptations, presented as a retrospective montage. In the after-credits tag Wade returns to the TVA office with a recording he claims will exonerate his claim that Johnny insulted Cassandra; he shows footage of Johnny trash-talking Cassandra as proof that her hatred for him was provoked, attempting to justify his account to a disinterested TVA clerk. The film concludes with that recording playing as credits finish rolling.

At the end of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Deadpool and a variant of Wolverine appear to sacrifice themselves to stop the villain Paradox and save their universe, but they survive. They escape the Void, defeat Cassandra Nova with the help of a resistance group, and return to their universe, which begins to heal. Paradox is left frustrated and defeated.

The ending unfolds as follows:

Deadpool and a variant of Wolverine return to the Time Variance Authority (TVA) after their mission. Paradox, a villain working for the TVA, insists that an "anchor being" like the original Wolverine cannot be replaced, especially by this variant, whom he considers the worst Wolverine in the multiverse. Paradox acts without his superiors' knowledge and sends Deadpool and Wolverine to the Void, a desolate wasteland at the end of time meant for prisoners.

In the Void, Deadpool deduces that the TVA can alter events in Wolverine's past, convincing Wolverine to cooperate with him to escape. They are soon captured alongside Johnny Storm and taken to Cassandra Nova, a powerful and sadistic twin sister of Charles Xavier who has made a deal with the TVA to oversee the Void. Cassandra kills Johnny and leaves Deadpool and Wolverine to be consumed by a monstrous creature called Alioth. However, they manage to escape from Alioth.

After escaping, Deadpool and Wolverine encounter Deadpool variants named "Nicepool" and "Dogpool," who direct them to a resistance group fighting Cassandra. This group includes Laura (X-23), Elektra, Blade, and Gambit. Deadpool proposes an alliance, and Laura convinces Wolverine--who is regretful of his past actions that led to the deaths of his fellow X-Men--to join the fight.

The resistance distracts Cassandra's henchmen while Deadpool and Wolverine use Juggernaut's helmet to block Cassandra's powers. Cassandra is betrayed by her follower Pyro on behalf of Paradox and is nearly killed. Wolverine convinces Deadpool to remove the helmet, allowing Cassandra to heal herself. She then uses a Sling Ring to open a portal to Earth-10005, the main X-Men movie universe.

In a climactic moment, Deadpool and Wolverine seemingly sacrifice themselves to stop Paradox and save their universe. However, a post-credits scene reveals that they survive, much to Paradox's frustration, who realizes his efforts were in vain and exclaims in disbelief.

The fate of the main characters at the end is:

• Deadpool and Wolverine: They survive the ordeal, having saved their universe and returned from the Void.
• Cassandra Nova: She is healed and escapes through the portal.
• Johnny Storm: He is killed by Cassandra Nova in the Void.
• Paradox: He is defeated and left frustrated by Deadpool and Wolverine's survival.
• Laura (X-23), Elektra, Blade, Gambit: They remain part of the resistance fighting against threats like Cassandra.

The ending emphasizes themes of sacrifice, redemption (especially for Wolverine), and the resilience of heroes who fight against seemingly insurmountable odds. It also ties the story into the larger X-Men universe by confirming the connection to Earth-10005 and the original Wolverine's legacy. The addition of humorous moments, such as Paradox's frustrated outburst, balances the darker elements of the story.

Yes, the movie Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) has a single post-credit scene. In this scene, Deadpool is shown in a TVA (Time Variance Authority) viewing room replaying footage to set the record straight about Johnny Storm's death. Throughout the film, Deadpool is blamed for getting Johnny killed, but in the post-credit scene, he plays a previously unseen clip of a conversation with Johnny before meeting Cassandra Nova. The footage reveals that Johnny actually said all the offensive and profane things Deadpool claimed he did about Cassandra Nova, including vulgar insults. After showing the clip, Deadpool turns to the camera and says, "Got you, f**kface," proving he was not responsible for Johnny's death and clearing his name in a humorous, fourth-wall-breaking moment.

Additionally, the scene includes subtle Easter eggs, such as monitors showing timeline branches and possibly deleted footage of other X-Men characters like Gambit, but the main focus is Deadpool's vindication regarding Johnny Storm.

Deadpool encounters several Wolverine variants including a comics-accurate short one, a version wearing the yellow and brown suit, and one played by Henry Cavill (nicknamed 'Cavillrine'). Each variant reacts violently to Deadpool, clawing him apart. The final variant he finds is a brooding, regretful Logan who blames himself for the downfall of his own universe and wears the yellow-and-blue suit out of shame rather than pride. This Logan is considered the worst Wolverine across all timelines and is reluctant to help at first.

Initially, Deadpool and Wolverine are reluctant allies who clash and fight each other, reflecting their contrasting personalities and Wolverine's regret over his past. However, as they face shared threats and challenges, including being sent to the Void and fighting the TVA, they develop mutual respect and teamwork. Wolverine even pulls his mask over his head for the first time to officially team up with Deadpool as 'Deadpool and Wolverine.' Their alliance culminates in a coordinated battle against the Deadpool Corps and other enemies.

The TVA, led by Mr. Paradox, is an organization outside of time that monitors the multiverse and the Sacred Timeline. Paradox reveals that Deadpool's universe is deteriorating because Wolverine, the 'anchor being,' died. Paradox plans to prune Deadpool's universe to end its decay. He acts without the knowledge of his superiors and is antagonistic, sending Deadpool and Wolverine to the Void when they oppose him. Paradox also manipulates events by betraying Cassandra Nova and controlling the TVA agents. His actions drive much of the conflict and motivate Deadpool's quest to find a replacement Wolverine.

In the Void, Deadpool and Wolverine encounter a resistance group fighting against Cassandra Nova, who oversees the Void under a deal with the TVA. Key allies include Laura (X-23), Elektra, Blade, Gambit, and Pyro (who later betrays Cassandra). They also meet Deadpool variants like Nicepool and Dogpool. Enemies include Cassandra Nova herself, her henchmen, the creature Alioth, and Wolverine's old nemesis Sabretooth, whom Wolverine kills decisively. Johnny Storm is also captured and killed by Cassandra, raising the stakes for the heroes.

The 'anchor being' is a crucial concept referring to a stabilizing entity whose existence maintains the integrity of a universe. In Deadpool's universe (Earth-10005), Wolverine is the anchor being, and his death causes the universe to deteriorate. This deterioration prompts the TVA's plan to prune the universe. Deadpool's quest to find a replacement Wolverine variant is driven by the need to restore this anchor and save his universe. The concept underpins the multiverse and time-related conflicts, making Wolverine's role central to the survival of their reality.

The movie Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is not family friendly and is rated R due to strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive strong language including nearly 100 uses of the F-word, and sexual references throughout.

Potentially objectionable or upsetting content for children or sensitive viewers includes:

• Intense and graphic violence with blood splattering, bone and matter shown during fights involving superpowered characters.
• Frequent strong language and profanity, including many sexual remarks and explicit language.
• Sexual content such as kissing scenes, sexually suggestive dialogue between men, and some unusual scenes involving a dog and a man licking each other on the mouth.
• Several arguments and tense confrontations.

The film is known for its irreverent, unrestrained humor and adult themes, consistent with the previous Deadpool films, making it unsuitable for younger audiences or those sensitive to violence, language, or sexual content.