The Merc with a Mouth is refusing to stay quiet. Just months after Deadpool & Wolverine shattered box office records as the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, Marvel Studios is reportedly considering fast-tracking Deadpool 4 as one of the first major projects to enter production after Avengers: Secret Wars.
According to industry insider Jeff Sneider on The Hot Mic, the studio could greenlight the fourth Deadpool film to begin filming soon after Secret Wars concludes principal photography. This would potentially place Deadpool 4 ahead of the long-awaited X-Men reboot in the production queue, reshaping Marvel’s 2028 release slate.
Why the Rush for Deadpool 4?
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) delivered a much-needed win for Marvel, grossing over $1.4 billion worldwide while injecting fresh energy and meta-humor into the MCU. The buddy-road-trip formula, packed with cameos, fourth-wall breaks, and Hugh Jackman’s triumphant return as Wolverine, proved that audiences still crave bold, R-rated superhero stories.
Ryan Reynolds has been vocal about his love for the character. Recent reports indicate the actor is “wisely focused” on developing the next Deadpool project, with some insiders suggesting he is actively writing or shaping ideas for Deadpool 4. While Marvel has not issued an official announcement, the momentum from the previous film’s success makes a sequel feel almost inevitable.
Many fans and analysts speculate that Deadpool 4 could once again be a team-up movie, possibly expanding into an X-Force-style story or featuring more mutant crossovers now that the X-Men are officially entering the MCU fold. Some rumors even hint at Reynolds exploring a project where Deadpool plays a supporting role alongside several X-Men characters.
Timing in the Post-Secret Wars MCU
Avengers: Secret Wars, currently scheduled for December 2027, is expected to serve as a massive narrative reset for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the Multiverse Saga wrapping up, the studio will look for fresh entry points into the rebooted timeline.
Positioning Deadpool 4 as an early post-Secret Wars production would allow Marvel to capitalize on the character’s popularity while the iron is hot. A potential 2028 release window could see Deadpool 4 sharing the year with the X-Men reboot and possibly Black Panther 3, creating an exciting mutant-heavy phase for the MCU.
Deadpool is also expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday (December 2026) and play a notable role in Secret Wars, giving Reynolds multiple chances to keep Wade Wilson in the spotlight before his next solo (or team-up) outing.
What Fans Can Expect
If the reports hold true, expect more irreverent humor, surprise cameos, and boundary-pushing action. Whether it teams Deadpool with Wolverine again, introduces new allies, or dives deeper into the newly integrated mutant world, one thing is certain — the Merc with a Mouth will continue breaking rules, both on-screen and in the MCU timeline.
While nothing is officially confirmed yet, the buzz around Deadpool 4 continues to grow. Marvel has a proven winner on its hands, and fast-tracking the project could be the perfect way to keep the momentum alive in the post-Secret Wars era.
Stay tuned — the chimichangas are coming back, and this time, they might hit theaters sooner than expected.
