Rumor: Work on Deadpool 4 Has Begun!
The sequel is finally taking shape!
The mercenary with the big mouth returns! After the huge success of "Deadpool & Wolverine", fans are eagerly awaiting a fourth film in the series – and now the time has come. As Puck magazine reports, Ryan Reynolds is indeed working hard on "Deadpool 4"!
The whole thing has not yet been officially confirmed, but in view of the huge commercial success of the previous films, another part seems more than plausible. Concrete details about the plot are not yet known. Rumors were already circulating in 2025 that the new film could be an ensemble adventure. This would see three or four members of the X-Men fighting alongside Deadpool, similar to "Deadpool 2". However, the potential film would be independent of the planned "X-Men" project.
It is likely to be some time before "Deadpool 4" is released in cinemas. At the moment, there are only free release dates in the Marvel calendar for 2028. Specifically in February, May, November and December. We'll keep you up to date!
Deadpool: The most irreverent superhero series in modern cinema
With the release of "Deadpool" in 2016, a comic book adaptation took to the big screen that deliberately went against almost all conventions of the genre. Instead of heroic ideals, clean-cut morals and family-friendly action, the film relied on black humor, xplicit violence, self-irony and the constant breaking of the fourth wall. This unusual mix developed into a successful film series that is now firmly anchored in the Marvel canon with "Deadpool", "Deadpool 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine".
Deadpool (2016): The birth of an anti-hero
The first film tells the origin story of Wade Wilson, a cynical mercenary who takes part in a secret experiment after being diagnosed with cancer. The procedure gives him extreme self-healing powers, but leaves him disfigured and psychologically broken. Wade becomes Deadpool – an anti-hero who respects neither classic heroic values nor social conventions.
The tone of the film is particularly defining. "Deadpool" comments on its own plot, mocks the studio, other superhero films and even itself. Ryan Reynolds' performance is considered ideal casting and gives the character a mixture of humor, arrogance and emotional vulnerability. The film's enormous commercial success showed that even an adult superhero movie can reach a wide audience and opened up new possibilities for the genre.
Deadpool 2 (2018): More heart behind the mask
"Deadpool 2" builds on the success of the first part, but adds a much more emotional level to the story. Following a serious personal loss, Deadpool finds himself in an existential crisis. In search of meaning and a sense of belonging, he joins the X-Men – at least half-heartedly – and forms his own team, the X-Force.
The focus is on the young mutant Firefist, who is to be saved from a dark fate by Deadpool. The plot is supported by the character Cable, a time-traveling soldier from a destroyed future. The film continues to combine anarchic humor with spectacular action, but ventures more emotional depth than its predecessor. Despite the chaotic staging, the central themes are responsibility, family and redemption.
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024): Multiverse and cult figure
"Deadpool & Wolverine" is the most ambitious part of the series to date. It marks Deadpool's official entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and brings back Wolverine, one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Hugh Jackman once again takes on the role of the ageing mutant, after his departure in "Logan" was originally considered final.
The film uses the multiverse as a narrative tool to allow different versions of characters, timelines and movie worlds to collide. Deadpool's humor remains untouched, but is now also specifically directed against his own franchise, the MCU and its narrative overload. The dynamic between Deadpool and Wolverine forms the emotional center of the film: cynicism meets stoic seriousness, chaos meets discipline.
Style and significance of the series
The "Deadpool" films are characterized by their consistent transgression of boundaries. They parody the superhero genre without completely dismantling it and combine satirical elements with genuine emotional moments. The series succeeds in appealing to both die-hard comic fans and a wider audience. Deadpool's role as a commentator on his own medium is particularly noteworthy. Hardly any other character reflects so openly on the mechanisms of blockbuster cinema. At the same time, the series proves that superhero films do not necessarily have to be formulaic in order to be successful.
Conclusion
With "Deadpool", "Deadpool 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine", a film series has been established that has had a lasting influence on the superhero genre. It combines irreverent humor with surprising emotional depth and deliberately breaks with expectations. Deadpool is therefore more than just an anti-hero – he is a mirror of modern pop culture and its narrative forms.
