Deadpool & Wolverine: 23 Easter Eggs & References Explained

By Jack Pooley / July 26, 2024

11. Best Chris

Johnny Storm eventually gets horribly, unforgettably murdered by Cassandra Nova when she rips his skin off and leaves him to collapse into a pile of blood, muscle, and bones.

Deadpool then quips that he "wasn't even the best Chris," a clear nod to the enduring "Who is the best Chris?" debate.

For years, Very Online folk have pondered which of the four major Chris actors - Chris Evans, Hemsworth, Pine, and Pratt - is the "best" overall.

Also, Deadpool's declaration is especially ironic given that Evans often tops informal "Best Chris?" opinion polls, while his MCU colleague Pratt usually comes in last.