What Are Anchor Beings In Deadpool & Wolverine? New MCU Term Explored

As a die-hard fan of the X-Men universe, I couldn’t help but be completely engrossed by the latest Deadpool & Wolverine installment. The multiverse concepts introduced in this movie were mind-boggling and left me with so many questions. Among these new terms, one that particularly intrigued me was ‘anchor being.’


The team-up of Deadpool and Wolverine not only resurrected two beloved characters, but also introduced a complex web of multiverse concepts and timelines. Among these new elements are the rogue TVA agent Paradox, portrayed by Matthew Macfadyen, the villainous Cassandra Nova, and more. However, one term that may particularly intrigue you could be “anchor point.”

In the third part of Ryan Reynolds’ film series, Paradox introduces a disturbing notion: Earth 100005, where Wade resides, is perishing due to a weakening Wolverine. Hearing this from Paradox causes great fear and panic in Wilson. Determined to save his loved ones, he embarks on a quest to discover the equivalent of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.

What ‘anchor being’ means?

Since the early 2000s X-Men films, Logan (Wolverine) has been a pivotal figure in the storyline. With his death in a 2017 standalone movie, the timeline linked to him has begun to disappear. Intriguingly, Wolverine shared with Deadpool (Wade Wilson) that he’s grown weary of this fading process. To put an end to it, Wolverine and his team have developed a machine called Time Ripper, which can erase a timeline entirely. The ominous plan is to implement this on Deadpool’s Earth within the next 72 hours.

An “anchor presence” refers to an individual who can steady a timeline by being part of it. Once this person passes away, their timeline gradually fades until it eventually disappears completely. This could explain why the death of “He Who Remains” in Loki season 1 led to significant chaos in the Sacred Timeline – he was the stabilizing force for that particular timeline. However, it’s important to note that He Who Remains was aware of the potential consequences, while Logan is unaware.

Are ‘anchor beings’ the same as ‘nexus beings’?

I’ve been an avid fan of Marvel Comics for over two decades now, and I’ve come to appreciate the intricacies of their multiverse and its fascinating inhabitants. Allow me to clarify a common misconception regarding the terms ‘Nexus beings’ and ‘assistants.’

After experiencing the disorder in the timeline, Wade Wilson sets out on a quest through the multiverse to abduct a different Logan. His goal is to make this Logan the “anchor being” for his Earth-10005. However, before he could successfully capture another Hugh Jackman’s Logan, Deadpool encountered numerous versions of Logan instead. These Logans ranged from Weapon X to many others.

In an unexpected turn of events, Wade reluctantly escorts a heavily intoxicated Wolverine, often seen as a disappointment in his own realm, to join him. The ensuing story hinges on how this unlikely duo will collaborate to help Deadpool in his mission, which has become the talk of the town with their blockbuster partnership currently dominating the box office.

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2024-07-28 12:29