The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a transformative phase and has expanded into a sprawling multiverse. While this provides incredible storytelling possibilities, it also demands stronger narrative anchors.
Enter ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, the much-anticipated film that brought both Ryan Reynolds‘ Merc With a Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine into the MCU proper. Now it’s clear, Deadpool isn’t just a one-off addition. He’s vital for what comes next, especially in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.
Deadpool Already Belongs In The Multiverse Saga
After years of hovering outside the MCU’s main continuity, Deadpool’s entrance isn’t subtle. Using the multiverse as a narrative bridge, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brought not only Wade Wilson into the fold but also Hugh Jackman’s new Wolverine variant, marking a historic crossover moment between Fox’s X-Men legacy and Disney’s MCU dominance. Still, Deadpool’s moment in the MCU doesn’t end with his main film appearance.
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A short but meaningful cameo with Happy Hogan in Earth-616 and a minor ‘appearance’ in ‘What If…?’ Season 3 further cemented his presence in the new era of Marvel storytelling. But those teases aren’t enough. If Marvel wants to truly integrate Deadpool into its evolving cinematic universe and honor the momentum he’s created, he must appear in the next two Avengers films.
Not only does it make logical sense, it feels necessary. The success of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ wasn’t just commercial; it was narrative gold for Marvel. The film’s storyline already aligns seamlessly with the ongoing Multiverse Saga. It shows Deadpool and Wolverine teaming up with the TVA to save the Fox X-Men universe from being erased. Their actions literally preserve an entire timeline, establishing them as pivotal players in the multiverse.
Given that the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ will be multiverse-centric, it’s almost irrational not to bring Deadpool and Wolverine back. Their knowledge of the TVA, multiversal threats, and universe-saving experience makes them ideal allies or wildcards in these upcoming clashes. And if ‘Secret Wars’ follows its comic book roots, characters like Deadpool are precisely the kind of unpredictable force these stories need.
Marvel Needs Deadpool’s Humor And Box Office Power
Beyond the narrative alignment, there’s another, more grounded reason Deadpool belongs in the Avengers’ next chapters: the fans love him. Deadpool is a cultural juggernaut, and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ proved that. With a global box office haul of $1.3 billion, it’s now the sixth-highest-grossing MCU movie ever. In a time when even previously bulletproof Marvel titles are struggling Deadpool is not just surviving, he’s thriving.
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There’s also the tonal element to consider. Marvel’s latest phase has been criticized for becoming too convoluted, too self-serious, or too directionless. Deadpool injects a refreshing shot of absurdity, and meta-awareness that many fans feel has been missing. And let’s be honest, seeing Deadpool interact with the Avengers would be cinematic gold.
His brief ‘What If...?’ appearance further teases the potential. Dressed to the teeth in weapons, possibly nodding to Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, that one frame is enough to light fan theories on fire. But if that’s all we get for the rest of the Multiverse Saga, it would be an enormous missed opportunity. Moreover, the return of several Fox X-Men characters in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ makes Deadpool and Wolverine’s inclusion even more essential.
