Summary
Ryan Reynolds is set to officially join the MCU inDeadpool & Wolverine, but Reynolds might have just hinted at his further involvement ahead ofAvengers 5. WhileDeadpoolwas first released in 2016, and Reynolds helmed the role even earlier in a highly altered state inX-Men Origins: Wolverinein 2009, the character has yet to officially join theMCUproper. When Fox was acquired by Disney in 2019, the prospect of the Regenerating Degenerate joining forces with other standout heroes in the established MCU became a strong possibility.
Now, withDeadpool & Wolverineset to release on July 26, the character is making his official debut in the MCU. However, actorRyan Reynolds may have just revealed an intriguing detail about Deadpool’s future in the MCUon his personal Instagram. His official Instagram account shared a brief looping video which shows off the Avengers team logo on a blue flag waving in the wind. The video also shows the logo having been defaced with a sprayed anarchist symbol, which could allude toDeadpool appearing in the 2026 sequel,Avengers 5.
Why Deadpool Would Be Perfect For Avengers 5
The Merc With The Mouth In The MCU
Deadpoolis one of the most successful superhero properties to exist outside the MCU. Despite the R rating, the first two entries proved incredibly popular and earned more than $1.5 billion between them (viaThe Numbers). The third entry is expected to be even more successful, thanks to the long awaited inclusion of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, who features prominently enough to prompt the characters name to be included in the title, and the movieestablishing a connection to the MCU.
The character is also one of the most blunt and exciting fictional heroes, providing a running commentary on the studio’s and real-life actors, in theMarvel tradition of breaking the fourth wall. In addition,including Deadpool provides an exciting and invigorating new connection to the franchisewith a fan favorite character. His style and humor is not immediately a match for heroes in the MCU who have literally called out swearing mid-battle. Having Deadpool inAvengers 5will certainly change the dynamic for the upcoming film.
Deadpool 4 Could Finally Do What The X-Men Movies Have Never Been Brave Enough To
Marvel has the chance to do something Fox’s X-Men movies weren’t brave enough to do if they decide to make Deadpool 4 after Deadpool & Wolverine.
Is Ryan Reynolds Toying With Fans As Deadpool?
Deadpool Breaking The Fourth Wall
While the image shared by Ryan Reynolds is not an outright confirmation of his character’s inclusion in the upcomingAvengersmovie, it’s a very encouraging hint. As an expert marketer and businessman, Reynolds has become famous outside his work in movies for his advertising and social media presence. He isextremely deliberate in his approach to whatever he shares online, and he knows what kind of reaction he will generate when sharing images like the above.
Having Deadpool inAvengers 5will certainly change the dynamic for the upcoming film.
There is a possibility that this post is alluding to something that will prove to be considerably smaller and less ambitious than Deadpool prominently appearing inAvengers 5, but it seems there will be some sort of connection between Deadpool and the Avengers. This could be as far out as thesixthAvengersmovie,Secret Warsin 2027, or potentially beyond, but considering how quickly Marvel generally moves, it is likely to be revealed much sooner. WithDeadpool & Wolverinereleasing so soon, more information about Deadpool’s connection toAvengers 5could be arriving imminently.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
