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{{Infobox film
| image          = Deadpool & Wolverine poster.jpg
| image          = [[File:2020 Movie Poster 2.png|250px]]
| alt            = Wolverine, in a yellow costume with metal claws, fights Deadpool who has a red costume and guns.
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Shawn Levy]]
| director      = Freddie Goodwin
| writer        = {{Plainlist|
| writer        = Freddie Goodwin
* [[Ryan Reynolds]]
| producer      = Freddie Goodwin
* [[Rhett Reese]]
| starring      = {{Plainlist|
* [[Paul Wernick]]
* Emma Corrin
* [[Zeb Wells]]
* Morena Baccarin
* Shawn Levy
* Rob Delaney
}}
* Leslie Uggams
| based_on      = [[Marvel Comics]]<!-- Full credit in the film: "Based on the Marvel Comics" -->
* Aaron Stanford
| producer      = {{Plainlist|
* Matthew Macfadyen
* [[Kevin Feige]]
* [[Lauren Shuler Donner]]
* Ryan Reynolds
* Shawn Levy
}}
| starring      = {{Plainlist|<!-- Order per main on-end titles, see [[WP:MCUFILMCAST]] -->
* Ryan Reynolds
* [[Hugh Jackman]]
* [[Emma Corrin]]
* [[Morena Baccarin]]
* [[Rob Delaney]]
* [[Leslie Uggams]]
* [[Aaron Stanford]]
* [[Matthew Macfadyen]]
}}
}}
| cinematography = [[George Richmond (cinematographer)|George Richmond]]
| cinematography = Daniel Mindel
| editing        = {{Plainlist|
| editing        = Joe Walker
* [[Dean Zimmerman (film editor)|Dean Zimmerman]]
| music          = Rob Simonsen
* [[Shane Reid]]
| studio        = Mob Productions
}}
| distributor    = Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
| music          = [[Rob Simonsen]]
| released      = {{Film date|2025|6|29}}
| studio        = {{Plainlist|
| runtime        = 128 minutes
* [[Marvel Studios]]
* [[Maximum Effort]]
* [[21 Laps Entertainment]]
}}<!-- DO NOT ADD 20th Century Studios as a production company or the film's distributor! It only received an "In Association With" credit and is a copyright holder. Its logo appearing on the poster and on the physical home media release does not confirm otherwise. See talk FAQ for more. -->
| distributor    = [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]]<!-- Per page 29 of the "PressKit" ref. -->
| released      = {{Film date|2024|07|22|[[David H. Koch Theater]]|2024|07|26|United States}}
| runtime        = 128 minutes<!-- Theatrical runtime: 127:45 --><ref name="Runtime" />
| country        = United States
| country        = United States
| language      = English
| language      = English
| budget        = {{Plainlist|<!-- Do NOT change or remove the budgets as these are the most accurate figures. See talk and [[WP:MCUBUDGETS]]. -->
| budget        = $90 million
* $533.7&nbsp;million (gross)
| gross          = $412 million
* $429&nbsp;million (net)<ref name="Budget" /><!-- Do NOT change or remove the budgets or this ref as these are the most accurate figures. See talk and [[WP:MCUBUDGETS]]. -->}}
| gross          = $1.338&nbsp;billion<ref name="NUM">{{Cite The Numbers |access-date=November 6, 2024}}</ref><ref name="BOM">{{Cite Box Office Mojo |access-date=November 6, 2024}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''''Deadpool & Wolverine''''' is a 2024 American [[superhero film]] based on [[Marvel Comics]] featuring the characters [[Deadpool]] and [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]. Produced by [[Marvel Studios]], [[Maximum Effort]], and [[21 Laps Entertainment]], and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], it is [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films|the 34th film]] in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU) and the sequel to ''[[Deadpool (film)|Deadpool]]'' (2016) and ''[[Deadpool 2]]'' (2018). The film was directed by [[Shawn Levy]] from a screenplay he wrote with [[Ryan Reynolds]], [[Rhett Reese]], [[Paul Wernick]], and [[Zeb Wells]]. Reynolds and [[Hugh Jackman]] respectively star as [[Wade Wilson (film character)|Wade Wilson / Deadpool]] and [[Logan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Logan / Wolverine]], alongside [[Emma Corrin]], [[Morena Baccarin]], [[Rob Delaney]], [[Leslie Uggams]], [[Aaron Stanford]], and [[Matthew Macfadyen]]. In the film, Deadpool works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop the [[Time Variance Authority (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Time Variance Authority]] (TVA) from destroying his own universe.


Development on a third ''Deadpool'' film began at [[20th Century Fox]] by November 2016, but was moved to Marvel Studios when [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|Fox was acquired by Disney]] in March 2019. [[Molyneux sisters|Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin]] joined in November 2020 as writers. Levy was hired to direct in March 2022, when Reese and Wernick returned from the previous films for rewrites. The creative team had difficulty settling on a story until Jackman decided to reprise his role as Wolverine from Fox's [[X-Men (film series)|''X-Men'' film series]] in August 2022. Several other actors from the ''X-Men'' films and other Marvel productions also returned as part of a [[Multiverse (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|multiverse]] story, which serves as a tribute to Fox's Marvel films. Filming began in May 2023, taking place at [[Pinewood Studios]], [[Bovingdon Studios]], and [[Norfolk]] in England as well as Los Angeles. Production was suspended in July due to the [[2023 SAG-AFTRA strike]]. Filming resumed in November and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in January 2024. The title was revealed a month later. The [[Deadpool & Wolverine (soundtrack)|film's soundtrack]] features an original score by [[Rob Simonsen]] and numerous existing songs, including [[Madonna]]'s "[[Like a Prayer (song)|Like a Prayer]]" for key sequences. ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' is the first [[R rating (Motion Picture Association)|R-rated]] MCU film, retaining that rating from the prior ''Deadpool'' films.
'''''2020''''' is a 2025 American dystopian psychological drama and anthology satire film written, directed, and produced by Freddie Goodwin. Inspired by global events that unfolded during the year 2020, the film presents a fictionalized narrative examining societal breakdown, institutional uncertainty, and individual isolation through a series of interconnected storylines. The film stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.


''Deadpool & Wolverine'' premiered on July 22, 2024, at the [[David H. Koch Theater]] in New York City, and was released in the United States on July 26 as part of [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five|Phase Five]] of the MCU. <!-- CRITICAL RESPONSE SUMMARY PER TALK PAGE, GAIN CONSENSUS BEFORE CHANGING THIS -->Critics praised the performances of Reynolds and Jackman as well as the humor, but were less positive about the film overall. It was a commercial success, grossing $1.338&nbsp;billion worldwide and becoming the [[2024 in film#Highest-grossing films|second-highest-grossing film of 2024]], the [[List of highest-grossing R-rated films|highest-grossing R-rated film ever]], and the [[List of highest-grossing films|20th-highest-grossing film ever]] at the time of its release. With a net production budget of $429&nbsp;million, ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' is believed to be [[List of most expensive films|one of the most expensive films ever made]].<ref name="Budget" /><!--Source describes it as one of the most expensive--> It received various accolades.
''2020'' was released theatrically in the United States on June 29, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its restrained direction, ensemble performances, and thematic ambition, though some criticized its episodic structure. The film grossed $412 million worldwide. A sequel, titled ''[[2021 (film)|2021]]'', is set to be released in 2026.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
On New Year’s Eve, the world celebrates the beginning of a new decade as fireworks light up cities across the globe. Shortly after midnight, news alerts begin appearing on phones, reporting on a localized outbreak of a novel illness. The reports are initially treated as minor and distant, and daily life continues uninterrupted.


In January and February, early warnings escalate as the illness spreads internationally. The narrative follows several unconnected individuals, including a barista who notices a steady decline in customers, a hospital nurse whose workload rapidly increases, and a delivery driver who is classified as an essential worker. Public reaction shifts from humor and disbelief to concern as misinformation circulates and governments begin issuing guidelines and restrictions.
On December 31, 2019, large public celebrations mark the beginning of a new decade across the world. In the early hours of January 1, brief international news segments report a containment breach at a privately operated biomedical research hub located overseas. Officials characterize the incident as non-threatening, and the public response remains muted.
 
In the early months of 2020, subtle disruptions emerge across the United States. A metropolitan café manager observes a steady decline in customers as remote work policies begin to spread. A hospital nurse is reassigned to a rapidly expanding emergency ward treating patients affected by a poorly understood airborne illness known publicly as the “Grey Event.” A contract courier becomes classified as an essential worker under new emergency labor regulations, resulting in extended shifts and increased exposure risk. Public communication remains fragmented, with conflicting guidance issued by local and federal authorities.
 
By March, nationwide emergency orders are enacted. Schools and nonessential businesses close, travel is restricted, and city centers become largely abandoned. Social interaction shifts to digital platforms as video conferencing replaces in-person communication. Spontaneous nightly balcony gatherings and coordinated public gestures of solidarity become widespread, while news coverage focuses on escalating fatality estimates and overwhelmed infrastructure.
 
During the summer, partial reopenings occur in some regions, but social tensions escalate. Large-scale demonstrations erupt following a controversial enforcement incident linked to emergency policing powers. Public spaces previously empty during lockdowns become sites of mass protest. The film intercuts between characters briefly intersecting during these events, each navigating conflicting beliefs, exhaustion, and growing distrust of institutions.
 
In the autumn months, a series of environmental disasters—including widespread wildfires and prolonged air quality emergencies—compound existing instability. The nurse experiences emotional burnout as hospital resources diminish. The courier suffers a workplace injury amid mounting delivery quotas. Personal relationships deteriorate as prolonged isolation and uncertainty erode coping mechanisms, while others adapt to a new baseline of instability.
 
The final act takes place in December. Despite the absence of formal resolution, holiday decorations reappear, and limited social gatherings resume. The year concludes with subdued New Year’s Eve observances marked by smaller crowds and muted celebrations. The film ends as calendars turn to January 1, emphasizing continuity rather than recovery.
 
== Cast ==
 
* Emma Corrin as Riley Hart, a healthcare administrator
* Morena Baccarin as Elena Cruz, an emergency ward nurse
* Rob Delaney as Mark Bell, a contract delivery driver
* Leslie Uggams as Dorothy King, a retired schoolteacher
* Aaron Stanford as Daniel Lowe, a small business owner
* Matthew Macfadyen as Thomas Hale, a federal policy advisor
 
== Production ==
 
=== Development ===
 
Freddie Goodwin conceived ''2020'' in early 2021 as a fictional response to widespread global disruption, intentionally avoiding direct references to real-world diseases, political figures, or specific governments. The screenplay was structured as an ensemble narrative to reflect disparate lived experiences rather than a single protagonist-driven arc.
 
=== Filming ===
 
Principal photography began in October 2023 and took place across Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Vancouver. Production employed minimal crowd replication and digital compositing to depict large-scale empty environments. Several scenes were shot using extended long takes to emphasize isolation and temporal distortion.
 
=== Music ===
 
The film’s score was composed by Rob Simonsen, blending analog synthesizers with minimal orchestration. The soundtrack avoids licensed popular music, instead using ambient compositions to reinforce emotional detachment.
 
== Release ==
 
''2020'' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, before its wide theatrical release on June 29, 2025. The film was later released on digital platforms and home media formats.
 
== Reception ==
 
=== Box office ===
 
The film grossed $198 million in the United States and Canada and $214 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $412 million.
 
=== Critical response ===
 
Critics praised the film’s performances and restraint, noting its refusal to dramatize real events directly. Some reviews criticized its lack of a conventional narrative climax, while others highlighted this as a deliberate artistic choice.
 
== Themes ==
 
Commentators noted the film’s focus on institutional ambiguity, emotional fatigue, and societal endurance, while avoiding explicit moral conclusions.


By March, widespread lockdowns are implemented. Businesses close, streets become deserted, and travel halts. Social interaction moves online as video calls replace in-person contact. Public displays of solidarity emerge, including coordinated applause for healthcare workers. As the weeks pass, time becomes disorienting, with routines dissolving and news cycles dominated by rising case numbers and death tolls.
== Sequel ==


During the middle of the year, restrictions ease in some areas, but social tensions intensify. Protests erupt across major cities, filling spaces that were recently empty. The film depicts fear giving way to anger and grief transforming into collective action. The characters briefly intersect in public spaces, divided by masks, political beliefs, and exhaustion, each struggling to navigate an uncertain and polarized environment.
A thematic follow-up titled ''2021'' is scheduled for release in 2026.


In the autumn months, a series of natural disasters, including large-scale wildfires, further strain communities. Smoke-filled skies and environmental damage compound the ongoing crisis. Some characters experience personal breakdowns as relationships deteriorate and coping mechanisms fail, while others adjust to prolonged instability and continue forward with diminished expectations.
== See also ==


The final portion of the film takes place in December. Despite ongoing challenges, holiday decorations reappear and small gatherings resume. The year concludes with a subdued New Year’s Eve, marked by quieter celebrations and fewer fireworks. As the calendar turns to January 1, the film ends without resolution, emphasizing survival and persistence rather than closure.
* Dystopian films
* Anthology films
* Psychological drama

Latest revision as of 21:40, 30 January 2026

2020
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFreddie Goodwin
Written byFreddie Goodwin
Produced byFreddie Goodwin
Starring
  • Emma Corrin
  • Morena Baccarin
  • Rob Delaney
  • Leslie Uggams
  • Aaron Stanford
  • Matthew Macfadyen
CinematographyDaniel Mindel
Edited byJoe Walker
Music byRob Simonsen
Production
company
Mob Productions
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date
  • June 29, 2025 (2025-06-29)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$90 million
Box office$412 million

2020 is a 2025 American dystopian psychological drama and anthology satire film written, directed, and produced by Freddie Goodwin. Inspired by global events that unfolded during the year 2020, the film presents a fictionalized narrative examining societal breakdown, institutional uncertainty, and individual isolation through a series of interconnected storylines. The film stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.

2020 was released theatrically in the United States on June 29, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its restrained direction, ensemble performances, and thematic ambition, though some criticized its episodic structure. The film grossed $412 million worldwide. A sequel, titled 2021, is set to be released in 2026.

Plot[edit | edit source]

On December 31, 2019, large public celebrations mark the beginning of a new decade across the world. In the early hours of January 1, brief international news segments report a containment breach at a privately operated biomedical research hub located overseas. Officials characterize the incident as non-threatening, and the public response remains muted.

In the early months of 2020, subtle disruptions emerge across the United States. A metropolitan café manager observes a steady decline in customers as remote work policies begin to spread. A hospital nurse is reassigned to a rapidly expanding emergency ward treating patients affected by a poorly understood airborne illness known publicly as the “Grey Event.” A contract courier becomes classified as an essential worker under new emergency labor regulations, resulting in extended shifts and increased exposure risk. Public communication remains fragmented, with conflicting guidance issued by local and federal authorities.

By March, nationwide emergency orders are enacted. Schools and nonessential businesses close, travel is restricted, and city centers become largely abandoned. Social interaction shifts to digital platforms as video conferencing replaces in-person communication. Spontaneous nightly balcony gatherings and coordinated public gestures of solidarity become widespread, while news coverage focuses on escalating fatality estimates and overwhelmed infrastructure.

During the summer, partial reopenings occur in some regions, but social tensions escalate. Large-scale demonstrations erupt following a controversial enforcement incident linked to emergency policing powers. Public spaces previously empty during lockdowns become sites of mass protest. The film intercuts between characters briefly intersecting during these events, each navigating conflicting beliefs, exhaustion, and growing distrust of institutions.

In the autumn months, a series of environmental disasters—including widespread wildfires and prolonged air quality emergencies—compound existing instability. The nurse experiences emotional burnout as hospital resources diminish. The courier suffers a workplace injury amid mounting delivery quotas. Personal relationships deteriorate as prolonged isolation and uncertainty erode coping mechanisms, while others adapt to a new baseline of instability.

The final act takes place in December. Despite the absence of formal resolution, holiday decorations reappear, and limited social gatherings resume. The year concludes with subdued New Year’s Eve observances marked by smaller crowds and muted celebrations. The film ends as calendars turn to January 1, emphasizing continuity rather than recovery.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Emma Corrin as Riley Hart, a healthcare administrator
  • Morena Baccarin as Elena Cruz, an emergency ward nurse
  • Rob Delaney as Mark Bell, a contract delivery driver
  • Leslie Uggams as Dorothy King, a retired schoolteacher
  • Aaron Stanford as Daniel Lowe, a small business owner
  • Matthew Macfadyen as Thomas Hale, a federal policy advisor

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

Freddie Goodwin conceived 2020 in early 2021 as a fictional response to widespread global disruption, intentionally avoiding direct references to real-world diseases, political figures, or specific governments. The screenplay was structured as an ensemble narrative to reflect disparate lived experiences rather than a single protagonist-driven arc.

Filming[edit | edit source]

Principal photography began in October 2023 and took place across Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Vancouver. Production employed minimal crowd replication and digital compositing to depict large-scale empty environments. Several scenes were shot using extended long takes to emphasize isolation and temporal distortion.

Music[edit | edit source]

The film’s score was composed by Rob Simonsen, blending analog synthesizers with minimal orchestration. The soundtrack avoids licensed popular music, instead using ambient compositions to reinforce emotional detachment.

Release[edit | edit source]

2020 premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, before its wide theatrical release on June 29, 2025. The film was later released on digital platforms and home media formats.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film grossed $198 million in the United States and Canada and $214 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $412 million.

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Critics praised the film’s performances and restraint, noting its refusal to dramatize real events directly. Some reviews criticized its lack of a conventional narrative climax, while others highlighted this as a deliberate artistic choice.

Themes[edit | edit source]

Commentators noted the film’s focus on institutional ambiguity, emotional fatigue, and societal endurance, while avoiding explicit moral conclusions.

Sequel[edit | edit source]

A thematic follow-up titled 2021 is scheduled for release in 2026.

See also[edit | edit source]

  • Dystopian films
  • Anthology films
  • Psychological drama
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