When Deadpool first hit screens in 2016, it became an instant hit with Marvel fans – garnering significant financial and critical success. With the movie’s unique humor and twisted jokes, film fanatics were gripped by the on-screen iteration of the foul-mouthed comic book character.
This week it has been confirmed that Deadpool 3 is in the works.
It has been a rocky ride so far and getting the green light hasn’t been simple. Keep scrolling to get all the details on the upcoming flick.
Deadpool is one of the most popular and unique superheroes.
The foul-mouthed character, whose real name is Wade Wilson, first appeared in The New Mutants Marvel comics in the ’90s.
The movie also stars Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, T.J. Miller, and Stan Lee.
But it also leaves him terribly disfigured.
So, with his brand new superpowers in tow, he adopts the famed alter ego, Deadpool.
… But Deadpool escapes.
The movie then follows the superhero in his pursuit to track down the man who ruined his life.
Deadpool achieved significant critical and financial success, grossing an eye-watering $783.1 million at the box office.
Deadpool has several accolades under its belt, including an MTV Movie & TV Awards, a Teen Choice Award, and a nomination at the 2017 Golden Globes.
Deadpool 2 hit screens last year, and once again opened to an impressive reception.
Deadpool 2 raked in a whopping $785 million in box office revenue.
Though there’s no doubt that the film would prove popular, getting the green light for Deadpool 3 hasn’t been quite that simple…
Earlier this year, Disney acquired FOX, who happen to produce the Deadpool films…
The purchase of Fox studios was made as part of an eye-watering $71 billion dollar deal, meaning Disney now owns the rights to franchises such as X-Men and Fantastic Four.
Now, it seems like the Disney empire is bigger than ever, with a growing chunk of Hollywood in its hands.
But the deal has sparked speculation when it comes to Deadpool.
Many have questioned whether Disney will downplay or completely restrain the R-rated superhero.
And it left fans with several burning questions. Will Deadpool be joining the MCU? Or is this the end for the Merc with a Mouth?
Back in February, Igner said Disney would allow R-rated movies to go forward, specifically mentioning Deadpool as an example.
“We do believe there is room for the Fox properties to exist without significant Disney influence over the nature of the content, meaning that we see that there is certainly popularity amongst Marvel fans for the R-rated Deadpool films, as a, for instance, we’re going to continue in that business,” he explained.