Ryan Reynolds starrer Deadpool & Wolverine is shattering records at the box office. But he is saying goodbye to the Fox Universe of Marvel superhero films. Taking to his social handles, the Deadpool actor said that including him, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy– all are very grateful to all involved there for all the fun they had.
Ryan Reynolds Says Goodbye To Deadpool’s 20th Century Fox Days
Ryan Reynolds recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to the era of Deadpool under 20th Century Fox. Accompanying the post was a group photo from July 2015, featuring key players who contributed to the franchise’s creation.
The recent release of Deadpool & Wolverine provided a nostalgic backdrop for Reynolds’ farewell. A brief montage showcasing behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from various Fox superhero films, including X-Men, Fantastic Four, and even Elektra, was included before the highly anticipated post-credits scene. This visual journey served as a poignant reminder of the studio’s significant role in shaping the superhero genre. These glimpses provided a sentimental farewell to a period that, over the span of 18 movies, ignited and sustained the superhero craze.
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Reynolds expressed on social media, “This isn’t just Deadpool saying ‘Oh, Hello’ to the MCU. It’s Deadpool – and Hugh, Shawn and me – saying farewell to a place and an era that literally made us.” The post expressed gratitude towards the unique and sometimes unpredictable environment of 20th Century Fox, acknowledging it as their origin story, and stating that they “wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Reynolds also extended thanks to Kevin Feige and Disney for allowing them to share this journey.
“We are forever grateful to the fun, weird, uneven and risky world of 20th Century Fox. It was our origin story and we wouldn’t trade it for anything. And thank you to Kevin Feige and Disney for allowing us to share it,” he added. Additionally, alongside the credit roll of Deadpool & Wolverine, a heartfelt tribute to the Fox-verse took fans into the nostalgia reminiscing Marvel movies under the banner of 20th century Fox.
The transition was a result of Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019 for $71.3 billion, which brought a plethora of franchises, including X-Men, Deadpool, Fantastic Four, The Simpsons, and Family Guy, under Disney’s expansive umbrella.
Deadpool’s Future in the MCU
The Merc with a Mouth’s future in the MCU is brimming with potential. While a full-fledged Avengers team-up could be exciting, the character’s unique blend of humor and violence might find a more natural fit in other MCU projects.
Given Marvel Studios’ habit of cross-pollinating their characters across different franchises, it seems likely that Deadpool’s next appearance will be in a film featuring multiverse elements. The upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars could be an ideal opportunity for his introduction into this shared universe. Additionally, the currently evolving storyline for Avengers: Doomsday might also offer an opportunity for Deadpool to make a splash.
Beyond the Avengers saga, Deadpool’s deep-rooted connection to the mutant world makes him an important figure in the anticipated MCU X-Men film. His inclusion could serve as a catalyst for introducing mutants into the mainstream MCU. Of course, a standalone Deadpool 4 remains a possibility, but the character’s versatility suggests he could become a valuable asset in various MCU projects.
Deadpool & Wolverine is running in theaters.
