The snub of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at the Oscars continues a surprising trend within the X-Men franchise, where critical acclaim and box office success do not always translate into Academy recognition. Directed by Shawn Levy, “Deadpool & Wolverine” was one of the biggest hits of 2024, grossing $1.3 billion worldwide. The film follows Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), as he embarks on a mission to save his universe following the death of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in 2017’s “Logan.” Deadpool recruits a Wolverine from another universe, and together, they embark on a larger mission to save the multiverse. Despite the film’s popularity and the praised chemistry between Reynolds and Jackman, it failed to secure any Oscar nominations at the 97th Academy Awards.
The lack of Oscar nominations for “Deadpool & Wolverine” is both surprising and not so surprising, given the history of the X-Men franchise. While the film was a commercial and critical success, its absence from the Oscars could be seen as a snub, particularly when compared to the more frequent recognition of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. However, within the context of the X-Men series, this snub is not unusual. Only two X-Men movies have ever received Oscar nominations: “X-Men: Days of Future Past” in 2014 and “Logan” in 2018. “Days of Future Past” earned a nomination for Best Visual Effects but lost to “Interstellar,” while “Logan” was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay but lost to “Call Me By Your Name.”
The trend of X-Men films being overlooked by the Oscars, despite their popularity and critical acclaim, raises questions about the Academy’s criteria for recognition. “Deadpool & Wolverine” had all the elements that typically attract Oscar attention: strong performances, innovative storytelling, and impressive visual effects. Yet, it was not even shortlisted in any major categories. This contrasts sharply with the MCU, which has seen multiple films receive nominations and wins in various categories, including “Black Panther,” which made history with its nominations and wins at the 91st Academy Awards.
The continued snub of X-Men films, including “Deadpool & Wolverine,” suggests a possible bias or oversight within the Academy when it comes to recognizing films from this particular franchise. While the X-Men series has had its share of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, the lack of Oscar recognition is a trend that persists. This disparity between the X-Men and MCU films at the Oscars highlights the complex and sometimes perplexing nature of the Academy’s nomination process, leaving fans and critics alike to wonder what it will take for an X-Men film to finally break through and secure that elusive Oscar win.

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