Deadpool Reportedly Has a Much Bigger Role in AVENGERS: SECRET WARS Than DOOMSDAY
It looks like Ryan Reynolds’ Merc With a Mouth could have a much bigger part to play in Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. While Deadpool may not get much screen time in Avengers: Doomsday, a new rumor suggests Marvel is saving more of his madness for the massive Multiverse Saga finale.
According to Marvel insider My Time To Shine Hello, Reynolds’ Deadpool will have a larger role in Secret Wars than he does in Doomsday. The scooper shared the claim on X, suggesting fans hoping to see Wade Wilson heavily involved in the next Avengers movie might want to adjust their expectations.
Nothing has been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios, so this is still firmly in rumor territory. However, bringing Deadpool into the larger MCU conflict makes a lot of sense with how popular the character is.
Deadpool & Wolverine opened the door for Wade Wilson to interact with the wider Marvel multiverse, and it would be pretty awesome to see him thrown into the middle of an Avengers-level disaster alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
Marvel hasn't announced the complete cast of Avengers: Secret Wars, but several major MCU characters are expected to return for the film. Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the franchise as Victor von Doom, aka Doctor Doom, who will serve as a major villain in the upcoming Avengers films, and he’s going to be the most difficult villains the MCU heroes have faced.
With so many characters coming together, it'll be interesting to see how much room Marvel makes for Deadpool. His personality could bring some hilarious moments to what will likely be a pretty intense story, especially if he starts interacting with characters like Doctor Strange, Captain America, and Doctor Doom.
I'm hoping Marvel gives Deadpool something meaningful to do beyond cracking jokes and making fun of the other superheroes. Reynolds has already shown that Wade Wilson can deliver both ridiculous comedy and some surprisingly great character moments. Seeing him become a bigger part of the Avengers' fight against Doctor Doom could be a lot of fun.
The film is being directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, with Secret Wars set to conclude the MCU's ongoing Multiverse Saga following the events of Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled to hit theaters on December 17, 2027.