Summary
- Ryan Reynolds is planning a Deadpool spinoff movie with three or four X-Men characters, impacting Marvel's X-Men plans.
- Deadpool's unique tone clashes with the X-Men's traditional story, making future crossovers risky and challenging.
- Marvel risks future X-Men success by introducing a Deadpool-led team without first establishing the X-Men in its franchise.
Marvel fans wanted Ryan Reynolds to portray Deadpool in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for many years, and his first performance with Deadpool & Wolverine didn't disappoint. The movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide despite being R-rated, and people have been patiently waiting to learn what will come next for the Merc with a Mouth.
Deadpool wasn't part of the cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, but that doesn't mean he has no future in the franchise. New reports have claimed that Reynolds is already writing a new idea for a future movie, but it's one that might impact Marvel's X-Men.
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What Is Ryan Reynolds Planning For Deadpool?
This Will Impact Marvel's X-Men Plans
One of the reasons why the Deadpool trilogy has worked to this point is that Reynolds has been totally committed to the character both on and off-screen. He's all in on making Deadpool something special and has created a clear world in which Wade Wilson can operate, unique to the rest of the superhero world. He is now working on bringing Deadpool back to the MCU with a new movie, as The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the Canadian actor is writing a new film. However, he has made it clear that he believes Deadpool works best within a team setting, which is reflected in the previous three movies, which have all featured teams. The new project Reynolds is working on follows that idea, as it will feature three or four X-Men characters if it ends up being greenlit.
While it's unclear which X-Men would be chosen, it's obviously going to impact Marvel's plans for X-Men as several characters will be getting plucked and put into that Universe. There is a chance this could lead to the X-Force being created in this world, which is something that Deadpool 2 tapped into, but there's no guarantee. Even though another Deadpool movie is something that everyone wants due to its quality, while Marvel will hope for it due to financial gain, that doesn't mean it should be at the expense of the X-Men plans.
Deadpool's Tone Will Be Drastically Different From The X-Men
It Will Make It Hard For Crossover
A big problem that Marvel will have with adding X-Men characters, not a future Deadpool movie, is that there could be an issue in tone. It's unclear if the X-Men who Reynolds has pitched will also be in Marvel's future X-Men movies, but if they are, it will cause problems. The tone of Deadpool movies are unlike anything else in the franchise. Whether it's the sheer violence, the references to other Marvel properties, or breaking the fourth wall, those films are completely different from anything else. They suit Deadpool because of his character, being known for having a lot of charisma and wanting to break the rules. However, that's not going to be the case for the X-Men films. They will have a strict story that is more in tune with everything else within the franchise; therefore, using those characters in the future is going to instantly become harder. Audiences might expect them to carry the same tone with them in future projects, and if that isn't the case, then there is scope for disappointment, which isn't a good thing.
Marvel Will Be Risking The Future Of The X-Men Characters Chosen
Marvel Should Establish The X-Men First
There is also a risk that audiences might not like whatever story Reynolds is pitching. While the previous three films have been a lot of fun, there's nothing that can be guaranteed. If this Deadpool movie ends up being poor, it could risk the future of the X-Men that are part of it. Audiences would instantly care less about them, lowering their interest in them moving forward. Therefore, if Marvel wanted them to be involved in an X-Men film, it would negatively impact it. On the other hand, if the Deadpool team proves to be popular, it might lead to them being seen in a more positive light than the X-Men, and it's unlikely that Marvel wants multiple teams of mutants where audiences need to choose their favorites.
Marvel hasn't even established the X-Men yet in this franchise. While a few characters have appeared, and many of the original Fox actors will be reprising their roles in Avengers: Doomsday, a new team is expected whenever Marvel puts together its first X-Men movie. Adding a spinoff movie with Deadpool in the lead role so early on has the potential to impact the plans for the mutant franchise. The X-Men are an incredibly popular team with fans worldwide; therefore, adding them to the Marvel franchise has the potential to make a major impact in terms of attracting interest. Marvel is in need of a significant boost at the moment, and the X-Men have the possibility of providing that, but the decision to add a Deadpool spinoff team could be an adverse one if it doesn't work out.
