Deadpool 4 Update: Marvel’s Bold New Plan for the Mutant Saga

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is preparing for a seismic shift as it transitions into what many are calling the Mutant Saga.

While fans have long assumed the X-Men reboot would be the flagship title to launch Phase 7 in 2028, new industry reports suggest a massive pivot. Marvel Studios is reportedly looking to its most reliable R-rated hitmaker to lead the charge. Deadpool 4 (or Deadpool & Wolverine 2) is now front and center as the surefire box office bet to maintain the momentum after Avengers: Secret Wars.

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The Deadpool Pivot: Why Marvel is Doubling Down on Wade Wilson

Recent insights from industry insiders suggest that Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios are shifting their strategy for the post-Secret Wars landscape. Here is the breakdown of why Deadpool is reportedly cutting the line.

• The Phase 7 Opener. Contrary to popular belief, the X-Men reboot may not be the first film out of the gate in 2028. Insiders suggest Deadpool 4 is currently the top contender to kick off the new (02:15).
• Ryan Reynolds is Already Writing. Reports indicate that Reynolds has been working on the next installment since the end of last year, pitching concepts that fit into the new MCU landscape (02:33).
• The “Surefire” Success. After the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel wants a “100 percent surefire” hit to maintain momentum after the Avengers films, rather than starting with a potentially risky reboot (04:13).
• The X-Men Delay. This pivot would likely push the X-Men reboot to 2029, allowing Marvel to build anticipation and establish a couple of wins for the new saga first (06:40).
• The Continuity Bridge. Deadpool is one of the few characters expected to survive the “off-ramp” of the Fox universe in Secret Wars. His meta-commentary could be the tool Marvel uses to explain the new X-Men casting and timeline shifts to the audience (06:58).
• The 2028 Calendar. We expect to know the official 2028 slate by the beginning of next year as films move into active production for their May and July release slots (06:27).

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