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Why Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine Almost Had A Different Title

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Legal issues nearly kept Deadpool and Wolverine from sharing the spotlight in their cinematic team-up.
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  • Studio execs had to navigate a complex web of character rights to include both Deadpool and Wolverine in the title, after initial plans were nixed
  • The film was originally slated to be called 'Merc and Mutant' before a last-minute title change, according to inside sources
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Deadpool, Wolverine, Deadpool & Wolverine
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