The previously rumored pact between Fox and Disney has become a reality. In a multi-billion dollar deal (mere pocket change for Scrooge McDuck), Disney is acquiring almost all of Fox’s film and TV properties. That means the X-Men and Fantastic Four are probably/finally on their way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But where does that leave Deadpool? Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth may present a challenge to Disney’s family friendly brand. But today’s Nerdist News is offering up some hope that Wade Wilson won’t lose his R-rated voice when he joins the House of Mouse.
Join host and time-traveling mutant cyborg, Jessica Chobot, as she goes over some of the promising signs that there’s still a bright future ahead for Deadpool 2 and any potential sequels beyond that. Disney CEO Bob Iger even mentioned Deadpool by name when he said that there may still be room for R-rated Marvel movies after the merger.
Like any business, Disney is designed to make money. And a R-rated Deadpool wasn’t just good for business, it led to one of the most successful Marvel branded films to date.
Naturally, Ryan Reynolds reacted to the Disney/Fox news in true Deadpool fashion. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell where Reynolds ends and Deadpool begins.
Apparently you can’t actually blow the Matterhorn. pic.twitter.com/2bEAAcZrUv
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 14, 2017
There’s really only one thing that has a realistic chance of derailing Deadpool’s R-rated future: a disappointing box office response to Deadpool 2 or “Untitled Deadpool Sequel,” as Fox likes to call it. In the extremely unlikely event that Deadpool 2 bombs in theaters, Disney might rethink that R-rated approach, but not a moment before. Because it’s about the money, y’all. Always.
How do you feel about Deadpool’s future under Disney and Marvel Studios? Let’s discuss in the comment section below!
Need More Deadpool Intel? We’ve Got You Covered:
- Deadpool’s “second coming” may be more than double entendre.
- They gave us another teaser at Brazil’s Comic-Con.
- And finally, here’s who we think Julian Dennison is playing.
Images: 20th Century Fox
