Deadpool 3: The Success of Deadpool & Wolverine and What’s Next

The highly anticipated *Deadpool & Wolverine*, the third installment in the Deadpool franchise, has proven to be a massive success, grossing over $1.338 billion worldwide against a budget of just $200 million. This film marked a significant milestone by uniting Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine, seamlessly integrating these characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) timeline.

The movie’s success can be attributed to the chemistry between Reynolds and Jackman, as well as the creative integration of Deadpool’s humor and Wolverine’s gritty persona. The film used the Time Variance Authority (TVA) to bridge the chaotic world of Deadpool with the more structured universe of the Avengers, allowing for memorable interactions and action sequences.

Despite the film’s success, rumors of a sequel are complicated by Reynolds and Jackman’s upcoming non-MCU project. This new film, which will be written by Reynolds during his holiday break, involves long-term *Deadpool* director Shawn Levy and could disrupt the timeline for any potential *Deadpool & Wolverine 2*. Marvel’s plans to conclude the Multiverse Saga with *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Secret Wars* in 2027 also pose scheduling challenges for a sequel.

The making-of documentary, *Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine*, available on Disney+, provides insight into the numerous ideas that were considered before settling on the final concept. These included a ‘Deadpool’s Deleted Scenes Extravaganza’ and a frame-for-frame remake of *Thor 2*, which were ultimately rejected in favor of the current storyline.

*Deadpool & Wolverine* is now streaming on Disney+, along with the documentary, and has solidified its place as the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, surpassing *Deadpool 2*, *Oppenheimer*, and *Joker*).