Disney clears R-rated 'Deadpool 3' for MCU, confirm writers
What's the story
The quick-witted, regenerative, mutant superhero Deadpool will soon be back in Deadpool 3. Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick confirmed that Disney, which acquired 20th Century Fox, has given a thumbs up to the R-rated film, ensuring that the character will be as irreverent as ever. Moreover, it was earlier confirmed that Deadpool will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read on for more details.
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Why does this story matter?
Deadpool 3 will be Disney's first Deadpool film since it bought 20th Century Fox in 2019. Notably, Deadpool (2016) reportedly grossed $782M while the 2018 sequel grossed $785M. The sequel was reportedly the highest-ever R-rated grosser until Joker (2019) surpassed it with $1.074B. Recently, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige confirmed that Deadpool 3 will officially join the MCU, as told to Collider.
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'Deadpool 3' will not be family-friendly
Writers Reese and Wernick revealed that Disney has been "very supportive" of their film and that "Deadpool is gonna be Deadpool," assuring that they wouldn't make the film family-friendly. As for the MCU debut, Reese said, "It's an absolute thrill to have the band back together, to have a new backdrop in the MCU with new characters, new villains, that kind of thing."
Release
Long wait before film's release
Sadly, Deadpool 3 will not release anytime soon. Last year, Fiege reportedly confirmed, "It will not be [filming] this year." He mentioned that this is due to Ryan Reynolds' busy schedule and Marvel's pending backlogs thanks to COVID-19. "We've got a number of things we've already announced that we now have to make," Feige said. The film is expected to release in 2024.
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Marvel's announcement on filming, expected release
Shooting of Deadpool 3 will begin in early 2023.
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) May 27, 2022
The movie will be released in theaters in summer 2024#Deadpool #Marvel #MarvelStudios #Disney pic.twitter.com/Au0djZ1laL
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Director confirms plans to bring Reynolds, Hugh Jackman together
Moreover, Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy earlier told ComicBook he plans to bring Reynolds and Hugh Jackman together for a future project. "I'm not going to say where and how...I absolutely will confirm my intention and determination to be the lucky son of a b*tch who puts those two magnificent gods in the same movie together. That will happen and it will be me."