Following the massive box office success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine, which earned more than $1.3 billion, fans are eagerly awaiting news regarding a new Deadpool team-up movie. While the return of Wade Wilson feels inevitable, Ryan Reynolds has suggested that the character's next chapter may look significantly different from his solo adventures.

What to Expect From a New Deadpool Team-Up Movie

Reynolds has been developing an idea for an ensemble film behind the scenes. While The Hollywood Reporter has claimed that multiple X-Men characters could be involved, Reynolds admitted he has only been working on the concept privately without a formal pitch to Marvel.

Speaking to Today, Reynolds went even further regarding the direction of the character. He suggested that he has moved away from the idea of solo films entirely.

"I have some stuff written," Reynolds said, "but I don't think I'm ever going to center him again. He's a supporting character, he's a guy that is great in a group."

Potential Directions for the Merc with a Mouth

In the past, Reynolds expressed interest in seeing Deadpool join the Avengers or the X-Men. However, he felt hesitant about the move, fearing that normalizing such a wacky character into a standard team member would feel like "the end of his journey."

Instead, the future of a new Deadpool team-up movie likely involves him joining existing units rather than leading them. Potential directions include:

  • Integration into the X-Force squad.
  • A specialized role within a new X-Men unit.
  • An ensemble cast featuring various Marvel legends.

The Uncertain Future of the MCU

The landscape for these characters remains volatile. There is currently no indication that Reynolds will appear in this year's Avengers: Doomsday, which is expected to be a more serious and somber production. Additionally, Marvel is busy developing its own X-Men reboot, which is reportedly aiming for a "youth-orientated" vibe with an all-new cast.

The stability of the franchise will likely depend on the events of Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. Marvel recently confirmed that Secret Wars will serve as a "reset" for the MCU, allowing the universe to introduce fresh versions of classic characters alongside the surviving core cast. Until then, the exact lineup for any upcoming ensemble remains a mystery.