In a highly anticipated turn of events, fans of the irreverent superhero Deadpool may finally catch a glimpse of the much-awaited Deadpool 3 during the Super Bowl. However, director Shawn Levy remains tight-lipped about any potential reveal, citing his fear of jeopardizing his long-standing friendship with Ryan Reynolds, the star of the film.
The year 2023 was rife with social media spoilers, as images from the set of Marvel Studios' sole theatrical release of 2024 flooded the internet. Fortunately, filming has concluded, and the production has now moved behind closed doors. Nevertheless, don't expect Levy to divulge any details about the movie. During a recent interview at the DGA Awards, he neither confirmed nor denied speculations about the trailer's Super Bowl debut, humorously mentioning the dire consequences for doing so.
While Levy remains silent, both Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have proven to be masters of secrecy, ensuring that details remain a tightly guarded secret until the appropriate time. Fans can anticipate an official synopsis accompanying the trailer's release, as well as a poster revealing the movie's official title. However, they will have to wait until summer for the unveiling of the multiverse surprises that Deadpool 3 has in store.
Marvel Studios faced numerous challenges throughout 2023, resulting in a significantly scaled-back release slate for 2024. With only Deadpool 3 gracing the big screens, accompanied by a handful of Disney+ shows, the release of the Fantastic Four movie in early 2025 will mark the next milestone for the MCU. This situation presents an exciting opportunity for Ryan Reynolds' beloved anti-hero to potentially rescue the MCU franchise while possibly dismantling the Fox Universe, if rumors are to be believed.
Achieving a billion-dollar box office for an R-rated movie is no small feat. However, given the underwhelming performance of The Marvels and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's lackluster Phase 5 opener, it appears that the mature content of Marvel Comics may be just what the franchise needs. Disney has long refrained from allowing its superhero films to delve into more mature territory, but Deadpool 3 might finally break that mold.
Regardless of the plot, Deadpool 3 has already become the most highly anticipated Marvel movie of the year. The notion of Sony's Spider-Man-related films outshining the raucous Merc with a Mouth seems preposterous, especially when considering the various fan theories that have circulated online in recent months. The sky's the limit for this film, and fans eagerly await its release on July 26, 2024, to witness just how high Deadpool 3 can soar.
