Deadpool’s arrival in the official MCU was one of the most anticipated events before the release of Deadpool and Wolverine
but now that he’s there, the question shifts to whether he’ll return. Deadpool and Wolverine It was a mega box office success, making the MCU the most money since Spider-Man: No Way Home. It’s reasonable to assume that Marvel wants to bring him back in some form after this success and the Deadpool and Wolverine the ending leaves the door open for Wade Wilson to return to the MCU.
In 2009, the character was officially introduced on the big screen as his alter ego, Wade Wilson, played by the brilliant Ryan Reynolds, who had an evolving relationship with the comic book character. This first iteration had some glaring problems, but Reynolds got the chance to redeem Deadpool just a few years later. In 2016, Deadpool starred in his own film set at Fox X-Men universe, and that’s where it remained until Fox was purchased by Disney in 2019.
Will Deadpool and Wolverine return for a sequel?
Deadpool and Wolverine 2 are not confirmed
Now, both Deadpool and Wolverine, played by the actors who have probably become the quintessential faces of these heroes, are stars of an MCU film. After years of anticipation and fan outcry, Hugh Jackman and Reynolds embarked on an adventure together that brought them to the Sacred Timeline. However, after all this time and effort, it is also It’s possible that their first outing together could also be their last time preparing.
Deadpool and Wolverine It mainly served as a way to bring together the Fox X-Men universe and the MCU, while also being a suitable introduction to mutants. Reynolds is quickly approaching 50 and Jackman is already in his 50s. While the heroes may have worked alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America, the MCU is starting to look at younger stars to lead the way. With that in mind, it might not make sense for Reynolds and Jackman to return for a sequel.
What’s been said about Deadpool and Wolverine’s future MCU
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have been silent
As with anything coming from Marvel Studios, answers about future developments are kept under lock and key. When asked about sequels or the future of Deadpool and Wolverine in the MCU, the two protagonists tactfully disengaged and resisted answering any questions directly. While this may be frustrating for fans who want to see their story continue, it’s to be expected from the vault of secrets that is Marvel Studios.
While those involved haven’t provided answers, it’s worth speculating about what the future holds for Deadpool and Wolverine. One potential outcome is that the character’s stories actually come to a satisfying end in Deadpool and Wolverinefunctioning as a way of say goodbye and send them on high. The ending didn’t completely close the door on Deadpool or Wolverine appearing once again in an MCU project. In fact, they could already be gearing up for future appearances in the MCU at this point.
Marvel’s Most Likely Return for Deadpool and Wolverine
Is there somewhere they could appear in the MCU
Since Marvel Studios likes to plan ahead, creating an interwoven tapestry of connected stories, it’s unlikely that Jackman or Reynolds will have a starring role in any MCU project that comes out between now and 2027. 2027 is set for Complete the Multiverse Saga with the event movie Avengers: Secret Wars, which could be the perfect opportunity to bring them back. Similar to Avengers: EndgameThis film is expected to have major crossovers, with gratuitous cameos from heroes in all corners of the MCU.
If Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds were to return to play Wolverine and Deadpool again in the MCU, this would be the most likely place for the characters to appear. On the other hand, considering the scale of the film and what happened in End of the gameit is also the most likely place for their versions of the characters to die. This could be the best possible outcome for the characters, as it provides another payoff after Deadpool and Wolverinebut also a way to transition roles to new variants that will be better suited for the future of the MCU.
How Deadpool and Wolverine Set Up a Sequel
Their story may continue in another film
Despite having a satisfying ending, Deadpool and Wolverine doesn’t completely close the door on continuing Wade Wilson and Logan’s adventures together. Logan is officially in the same timeline as Wadeas the final scene shows them around the table with everyone else, enjoying each other’s company. The final shot is of the two characters’ masks, possibly indicating that there may be more on the horizon.
Laura is there too, saved from the void. There is still a lot that can be explored between Logan and Laura, especially delving into everything she has experienced and felt since her first appearance in Logan. Characters like Gambit also survived in the end, meaning a sequel to Deadpool and Wolverine could continue to explore the multiverse, while looking for other characters to help save. Now that Deadpool and Wolverine don’t hate each other, another team-up could be on the way.
How the X-Men will join the MCU
Post-Secret Wars Could Be Ideal
There’s no guarantee when the X-Men will officially join the MCU, but Kevin Feige has spoken about their importance to the future of the MCU and when they might appear. All signs essentially point to a X-Men film that comes after the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga with Avengers: Secret Wars. In doing so, X-Men should be a huge priority for Marvel Studios in Phase 7 and beyond, giving audiences something to look forward to after another massive saga concludes.
If the MCU actually does a soft reset after The Avengers: Secret Warsthis would be the ideal time to finally include them.
Avengers: Secret Wars will likely already include several X-Men characters, including Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine following the success of Deadpool and Wolverinebut these characters don’t necessarily feel like the future of the X-Men in the MCU. Instead, if the MCU actually does a soft reset after The Avengers: Secret Warsthis would be the ideal time to finally include them.
This would give fans yet another opportunity to see fan-favorite actors playing their most beloved roles at least one more time, without overshadowing what should be an incredibly important piece of the MCU’s future. With Avengers: Secret Wars releasing on May 7, 2027, there are two open slots for 2027 for Marvel’s X-Men film (July or November) if the post-Multiverse Saga is the path the MCU wants to take in introducing new versions of the characters.