Whatever goes down in the sequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, prior knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will not be a mandatory requirement in order to enjoy it. That's according to the film's director,

You won't need to be an Marvel expert to enjoy Deadpool & Wolverine, according to director Shawn Levy. Not only is the movie in the MCU, which is a behemoth of a franchise at this point, it's also bringing Hugh Jackman's Wolverine into the fold – meaning Fox's X-Men movies are part of the equation,

Director Shawn Levy claims that the upcoming third Deadpool movie won't require any knowledge of the dozen or so shows or movies featuring the X-Men. While that may be true, we're sure the myriad of easter eggs scattered throughout that movie will be enjoyed much more if you do some homework beforehand.