10 Outdated Deadpool and Wolverine Movie Theories

The anticipation surrounding the release of Deadpool & Wolverine sparked a wave of speculation about its potential impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).Fans eagerly predicted that the film would unlock new narrative threads for the MCU, setting the stage for the next major saga while reintroducing beloved characters. Despite the film’s exciting, action-filled exploration of the multiverse, it ultimately fell short of the transformative expectations many had theorized.

Following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, there was considerable speculation about how the characters from Fox’s X-Men universe would transition into the MCU. With the announcement of Deadpool & Wolverine—bringing Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine together—the speculation ratcheted up. Many presumed that the film’s multiversal elements would be essential to the MCU, leading to significant changes in the landscape. However, in hindsight, the movie served more as a farewell to the Fox X-Men era instead of a restructuring of the MCU itself.

10 Deadpool & Wolverine Would Directly Set Up Avengers: Secret Wars

Deadpool & Wolverine Had Seemingly No Connection To Secret Wars

A widely circulated theory posited that Deadpool & Wolverine would set the stage for the MCU’s upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, a major culmination of the Multiverse Saga. The expectation was that Deadpool’s chaotic adventures would create the necessary conditions for the looming multiversal conflict. However, rather than functioning as a precursor to Secret Wars, the film merely hinted at the possibility of characters like Jackman’s Wolverine making appearances without directly interlinking the stories.

9 Deadpool & Wolverine Would Rewrite MCU History

Deadpool & Wolverine Barely Crossed Into The MCU

Another prevailing theory entailed that Deadpool & Wolverine would act as a soft reboot for the MCU, integrating popular characters from the Fox X-Men franchise while discarding outdated narratives. Fans theorized this could streamline the MCU’s increasingly convoluted timeline. Despite these assumptions, the film ultimately provided closure for Fox’s characters rather than reimagining the MCU’s history for a fresh start.

8 Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Was Manipulated By A Spider-Man Villain

Humans In Fact Killed The X-Men

An intriguing theory suggested that Deadpool & Wolverine could incorporate plot elements from the Old Man Logan storyline, wherein Wolverine was duped by Mysterio into killing the X-Men. The film’s trailers hinted at Wolverine standing near graves of X-Men, fueling speculation. However, the narrative revealed a different fate for the X-Men in Wolverine’s universe—one brought about by humans rather than a villain’s deception.

7 The TVA Hunt Wolverine Because Of His Actions In Days Of Future Past

Wolverine’s Death Triggered His Universe Being Destroyed

Many fans speculated that Wolverine’s time-altering actions in X-Men: Days of Future Past would attract the attention of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), which monitors anomalies in the timeline. Given the TVA’s involvement in Deadpool & Wolverine, there was a belief that their pursuit was a consequence of Wolverine’s historical meddling. In reality, the plot specified that Wolverine’s death in Logan caused his universe’s demise, redirecting the TVA’s role towards overseeing doomed realities rather than simply tracking timeline manipulations.

6 Deadpool & Wolverine Would Begin The MCU’s Mutants Saga

No MCU Mutants Appeared In Deadpool & Wolverine

For quite some time, audiences have been eager to see a formal introduction of mutants into the MCU. Given recent developments with the third Deadpool installment, many believed that Deadpool & Wolverine would herald the arrival of mutants into the main MCU narrative. However, despite acknowledging the concept of mutants in the multiverse, the film did not transition any mutants into the primary MCU timeline, maintaining them as a multiversal idea rather than part of the core storyline.

5 Deadpool & Wolverine Would Permanently Join The MCU Timeline

Deadpool And Wolverine Remained In The Fox Timeline

One of the most pervasive theories suggested that the film would seamlessly integrate Deadpool and Wolverine into the main MCU timeline. Given Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox and Deadpool’s penchant for breaking the fourth wall, fans speculated that the multiverse chaos would solidify their inclusion. Contrary to these beliefs, the film kept both characters in their original universe, with numerous nods to their Fox backgrounds but no definitive crossover into the MCU.

4 Deadpool & Wolverine Would Lead Into Doctor Strange 3

Deadpool & Wolverine Had No Real Connection To Doctor Strange

Given the film’s multiversal themes, there were theories suggesting a direct link between Deadpool & Wolverine and Doctor Strange 3. The trailers hinted at potential appearances from Doctor Strange, especially with the inclusion of a sling ring. However, these expectations were not fulfilled as neither Doctor Strange nor any significant progression of Doctor Strange’s plotlines were evident in the film.

3 Deadpool Is Building A Multiverse Avengers

Deadpool Did Not Recruit A Team

Expectations ran high at the prospect of Deadpool assembling a new multiverse team akin to the Avengers. Rumors of legacy characters joining the fold helped fuel this theory. However, the film’s narrative remained focused on the camaraderie between Deadpool and Wolverine, failing to establish a new team or suggest an upcoming grand mission at large.

2 Deadpool & Wolverine Would Be Transported To The Endgame Final Battle

Deadpool And Wolverine Did Not Transport To Endgame

One particularly wild theory suggested that Deadpool & Wolverine would be transported into the climactic battle of Avengers: Endgame. This speculation arose from the trailers portraying portals. However, the actual plot did not intersect with the events of Endgame, showcasing Deadpool and Wolverine’s own multiverse escapades without affecting the established MCU timeline.

1 The Myriad Of Deadpool & Wolverine Casting Rumors

Deadpool & Wolverine Had Many Cameos But Not As Many As People Expected

In the lead-up to the film’s debut, many casting rumors circulated, suggesting the return of beloved X-Men characters such as Storm, Cyclops, and even Taylor Swift as Dazzler. Despite these whispers of a star-studded reunion, Deadpool & Wolverine delivered some surprises but did not feature a major ensemble of legacy characters. The final film ended up being more focused on its core narrative, leaving many of the casting rumors unfulfilled and the fans’ expectations disappointed.

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