Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Deadpool and Wolverine
Summary
- Deadpool’s return to the MCU is likely due to his mysterious higher purpose that has yet to be fulfilled on Earth-616.
- Thor’s tears for Deadpool are a clear preview of future revelations and appearances by Wade Wilson, perhaps in
Avengers: Secret Wars
. - Anchor beings like Wolverine can play key roles in the MCU, as can Logan himself.
There are very good reasons why Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool’s return to the MCU seems inevitable, as does Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Following the 2024 film’s release Deadpool and WolverineSeveral clues and signs point to an ongoing future for the red and yellow duo in the coming years, especially as the current Multiverse Saga comes to a close. Not only are there teasers within the new film itself, but there are also bigger reasons why Wade and Logan’s return is more than likely based on how the new MCU movie has been received.
In the new MCU film centered on Deadpool’s mission to save the Fox universe and the Earth-10005 timeline, Wade Wilson battles the MCU’s Time Variance Authority while being forced to team up with none other than Wolverine, the only one who can stop his world and loved ones from being erased from existence. This leads to a multiversal misadventure of epic proportions, which has quickly become one of the best MCU projects in recent years. To that end, here are some of the biggest reasons why Deadpool and Wolverine’s return to the MCU seems like a foregone conclusion.
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8. Deadpool hasn’t joined the MCU yet
But he was invited by the TVA
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At the beginning of Deadpool and WolverineDeadpool is pulled from his reality by the Time Variance Authority’s Mister Paradox, who offers Wade the chance to permanently move to the MCU’s main reality of Earth-616 (aka the Sacred Timeline). This was something that came about from Paradox’s “higher-ups” who believe that Wade has some sort of higher purpose to serve in the MCU. While Deadpool was initially excited to finally become a superhero, Wade is forced to move to the MCU’s main reality of Earth-616, but Wade is forced to move to the MCU’s main reality of Earth-616. “A hero among heroes”The other shoe drops with the revelation that he alone was being offered this opportunity while his loved ones were set for imminent elimination with the rest of the Fox universe.
Naturally, this fuels Deadpool’s plan to replace the Fox universe’s Wolverine, who died in Logan with a new variant, something that would theoretically save and stabilize his home reality. This is exactly what happens at the end of the film, meaning that Deadpool never permanently moves into the main MCU. As such, it certainly leaves the door open for Wade to one day return to the main MCU to fulfill his mysterious higher purpose.
7. We still don’t know why Thor was crying over Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds knows why…
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During Paradox’s offer to Wade, one of the TVA monitors shows a moment in the not-so-distant future where Thor is crying and holding Deadpool. Naturally, Deadpool becomes obsessed and demands to know why Thor was crying, one of the film’s most running gags. However, the reason for the God of Thunder’s tears is left a mystery by the end of the film.
It stands to reason that Thor and Deadpool’s tragic embrace will likely be revealed at a later date in the MCU. It’s highly likely that it could be an upcoming scene in the next Avengers movies that will culminate the Multiverse saga. Either way, Ryan Reynolds has hinted online that he does know why Thor was crying during this future MCU moment.
6 more anchor beings are likely to emerge in the MCU
Who is the anchor of Earth-616?
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The reason Wolverine is so crucial to saving Fox’s universe is that the original Logan served as that reality’s “anchor being.” A new multiverse term in the MCU, anchor beings are focal points that are so important that reality gradually begins to fall apart once they’re gone. That’s why Deadpool was on the hunt for a new Wolverine variant to serve as a replacement anchor for his world.
As such, it’s more than likely that the Anchor Beings will continue to play a key role in future MCU films, perhaps being the only ones to save the multiverse from its expected collapse. While this could certainly include Wolverine making a dynamic return to the MCU, it’s not hard to imagine other Anchor Beings joining him, including the currently unknown Anchor Being from Earth-616.
5 B-15 hinted at a future in the Fox Universe for Deadpool and Wolverine
Your work is just beginning
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Uncovering Paradox’s unauthorized actions with the Time Ripper, From Loki B-15 makes his appearance in Deadpool and Wolverine Final Act. Having saved the Fox universe from Cassandra Nova and the reality-ending device, B-15 confirms that Wade and Logan have managed to stabilize Earth-10005. However, B-15 also confirms that he has a feeling that Wade and Logan’s work is just beginning, hinting at future adventures for the best boys.
4. Deadpool and Wolverine hinted at Secret Wars connections
More clues beyond the comic book cover
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Notably, Deadpool and Wolverine Does it present a great provocation for Avengers: Secret Wars as seen in the Void at the end of time. When Wade and Logan first arrive at the multiverse dump, a half-buried comic book issue is seen next to Deadpool. Upon closer inspection, it’s none other than the one from 2015. Secret Wars #5a direct tease that Deadpool and Wolverine could very well make a future appearance in the Avengers crossover that is expected to epically culminate the Multiverse Saga after the previous one Avengers: Judgement Day.
However, the comic book cover is even more significant when you consider the movie’s other hints about the future, such as Wade’s higher purpose and the future scene with Thor crying. However, the simple fact that Deadpool and Wolverine will still be around on the stabilized Earth-1005 is a big sign in itself.
3. Deadpool and Wolverine have broken too many box office records
A much-needed win for the MCU
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Box office records Deadpool and Wolverine The results of the first few days are truly astonishing and quite impressive. Having had the eighth best opening weekend of all time, Deadpool and Wolverine It’s also the biggest domestic opening weekend ever for an R-rated film. Having already grossed $900 million, the latest MCU film is just days away from grossing $1 billion at the international box office.
Just by the box office numbers, Deadpool and Wolverine It’s really a huge win for Marvel Studios, one they’ll no doubt want to capitalize on by bringing these characters back in one way or another. After all, Deadpool himself says in the new sequel that Wolverine will be entering the MCU in “A bit of a low point”a self-referential joke about Marvel’s recent missteps. It follows that they would naturally want to go all in on profitable hits in the future (like bringing back Wade and Logan).
2 Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman want to team up with Spider-Man
Who doesn’t love Peter Parker?
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Nothing has been confirmed yet about a possible Deadpool 4/Deadpool and Wolverine 2. However, it should be noted that both Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have expressed their desire to team up with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Additionally, director Shawn Levy has also expressed his desire to make a Deadpool and Spiderman film, an exciting feature that could bring to life on the big screen the friendship established between Wade Wilson and Peter Parker in the comics.
That said, a collaboration between Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man across multiversal means would be an absolute nostalgia train. Rather than being in their own movie, a Jackman/Maguire collaboration could also happen within something like the upcoming Secret Wars crossover. Regardless, wanting to team up with any version of Spidey at least communicates a desire for multiple parties regarding future returns to the MCU.
1. Deadpool and Wolverine are one of the best films in the multiverse saga
A huge success that the MCU can build on
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Looking at the entire Multiverse Saga as a whole, it is undeniable that Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the best projects in the Multiverse saga so far. It has undoubtedly joined the ranks of other notable multiverse films, such as Spider-Man: No Way Home and Loki. With new multiverse concepts, exciting new appearances, and an emotional core at the heart of the story, it certainly sounds like a great recipe for success.
The multiverse hasn’t always been a hit in the MCU, despite the irony of it being a key focus of its current saga in the wake of Avengers EndgameAs such, it would make sense that Marvel Studios would likely look for ways to expand on what has clearly worked so well in Deadpool and Wolverineincluding the return of its stars for new adventures. The dynamic between Deadpool and Wolverine is too good to pass up in future projects, including what they could bring to other characters and elements of the MCU itself.
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The sequel to the hit films Deadpool and Deadpool 2, 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.
Director Shawn Levy Release date July 26, 2024 Studio(s) Marvel, Maximum Effort Distributor(s) Disney Screenwriters Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Zeb Wells, Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza Cast Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Matthew Macfadyen, Brianna Hildebrand, Shioli Kutsuna, Stefan Kapicic, Lewis Tan, Randal Reeder, Jennifer Garner, Aaron Stanford, Billy Clements, Ollie Palmer, Chris Hemsworth, Rob McElhenney Character(s) Deadpool, Wolverine, Cassandra Nova, Vanessa Carlysle, Peter, Blind Al, Dopinder, Mr. Paradox, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Pinkie Pie , Colossus , Shatterstar , Buck , Elektra Natchios , Pyro , Russian , Bar Patron , Thor , TVA Minuteman Duration 127 minutes Franchise(s) Deadpool , prequel(s) of Marvel Cinematic Universe Deadpool , Deadpool 2 Main genre Action Expand
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