Marvel hit "Deadpool & Wolverine" sparks controversy among Catholics

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is a Marvel spectacle that has been filling cinemas during the summer drought season. However, the superhero film has faced criticism from some Catholics, with some even calling it blasphemous.

A year without a new production from the Marvel Cinematic Universe would feel incomplete. On July 26, a new movie featuring comic book superheroes, "Deadpool & Wolverine," premiered. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film tells the story of the title characters who form an unexpected alliance to defeat a common enemy.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has generally received positive reviews from critics. On the movie review site IMDb, it holds a rating of 8.2/10 based on over 126,000 reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts 79 percent positive reviews. However, the film has also drawn criticism, particularly from some Catholics, who were offended by specific themes.

According to The Christian Post, Mikayla Jade, a YouTuber who focuses on religious topics, expressed outrage at the new Marvel film. She believes the film mocked Jesus. The controversy arose over a scene in which Deadpool calls himself "Marvel's Jesus" and another in which Wolverine is crucified, which she saw as a mockery of the Catholic faith.

An American couple also shared their impressions from the screening. They did not hold back their harsh words towards Shawn Levy's work. In their opinion, it was excessive that Jesus' name appeared very often in the film.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" also caught the attention of Sabrina Smolders, a user of the site X with over 15,000 followers. She took her son to the screening. After leaving the theater, she stated that the film was "as terrible as one can imagine." In her view, the humor was lowbrow, and the creators committed blasphemy.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is drawing crowds to cinemas during the summer. Since its premiere, the film has earned over $540 million.