When DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Is a Massive Hit, Will Deadpool Start Showing Up in More Marvel Movies?
When Marvel Studios releases Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters, the movie is going to end up being a massive hit, and I think that it’s going to break the billion-dollar mark at the box office and become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. It's targeting a monumental achievement, and the implications of such a feat extend beyond financial success. They signal a potential shift in Marvel's strategic approach to its cinematic universe and the characters that inhabit it.
The dynamic combination of Deadpool's irreverent humor and Wolverine's gritty intensity has fans excited and eagerly awaiting what promises to be an awesome cinematic experience. When the movie does become an epic success, I’ve wondered if Marvel would start including Deadpool in more of its films because he’s such a fun and insane character that the fans love.
Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman has sparked speculation with reports that the record-breaking trailer's reception has left Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige contemplating a significant pivot in the MCU's trajectory. Feige is said to be impressed by what he’s seen from the movie and he’s reportedly considering integrating Deadpool and Wolverine into the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, a move previously unanticipated as the pair were thought to be reserved for Avengers: Secret Wars. This potential strategy adjustment shows us Feige is willing to evolve and change his vision and plans for the MCU because of the popularity of these characters.
Marvel Studios' possible inclusion of Deadpool and Wolverine in a more prominent role within the MCU speaks to a broader willingness to leverage the character's unique appeal. If this is true, then you know that Feige is deep in thought about the long-term future of Deadpool and Wolverine and how they will be utilized in the MCU moving forward.
Deadpool's irreverence and self-awareness will offer a unique layer of complexity and fun to the MCU, however, it requires a delicate balance. I have no problem with Marvel Studios leaning into Deadpool as long as they make smart decisions when executing any plans they come up with.
What do you think? What would you like to see from Deadpool and Wolverine in the future of the MCU?
