Deadpool is a favorite among many MCU fans, and with Deadpool 3 coming along with its introduction to the Marvel universe, fans are over the moon. But some can still be seen asking whether Marvel made Deadpool.
The truth is that Marvel did not originally make Deadpool. Deadpool was originally introduced by 20th Century Fox, but its rights were later obtained by Disney. Disney then gave the rights back to Marvel.
Keep reading below as we talk more about Deadpool.
Why is Deadpool So Popular?
Deadpool is a character who has a lot of adventures and travels. His frequent use of humor and breaking of the fourth wall for thoughts on current events and pop culture make him easily usable for meme references. If you’re a fan of comics or film adaptations of comics, you’ve undoubtedly already had more than one good laugh thanks to Deadpool, regardless of whether or not you’ve read the comics.
Ryan Reynolds and the remainder of the crew working on the Deadpool movie—who were attempting to have this movie done for the better part of a decade—have run a ground-breaking public relations effort on this project, beginning even before the movie was given the greenlight to begin production.
In an interview with Vox, Reynolds reveals that a member of the production crew (whose identity remains hidden) illegally released a test video to generate buzz for the film and convince Fox to greenlight production.
Did Marvel Make Deadpool?
Since it is based on a comic book, Deadpool already has an established fan base. People could look at the comics and get a sense of the movie’s potential greatness even before it existed.
Deadpool was originally produced by 20th Century Fox. Disney’s purchase of 21st Century Fox resulted in Marvel Studios regaining film rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises.
Deadpool, originally portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, made his feature debut in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. However, many fans felt the characters in the film did not accurately reflect the source material, and the film received widespread criticism as a result. Despite this, Reynolds has repeatedly stated his desire to play the role in a movie of his own.
In 2016, Reynolds’ long-held desire came true with the release of Deadpool, a picture that was a hit with audiences and reviewers alike. Both audiences and critics flocked to see Deadpool 2, a tremendously popular sequel that was published in 2018. Deadpool 3 will have a worldwide release on November 8, 2024, according to Marvel Studios.
Will There Be a Deadpool 3?
Deadpool 3 was announced in a surprise video from Ryan Reynolds. Plus, Hugh Jackman is making a comeback as Wolverine.
Ryan Reynolds released a video on Twitter in which he explained why he had to miss D23, Disney’s news event, and how he was making up for it by working extra hard on the third Deadpool movie, which, as the franchise’s first entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, must be true to the previous two installments.
The most shocking revelation, though, is that he wasn’t motivated enough to take the third film to an entirely different level. And then, when Hugh Jackman strolls past the sofa he’s sitting on, he casually inquires as to whether or not Jackman is interested in resuming his role as Wolverine. The actor merely says, “Sure, Ryan,” in response.
Next, we see the movie’s official logo, which features Wolverine’s claw markings. “Deadpool 3” will be in theaters on September 6, 2024.
Why is Deadpool R-Rated?
Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza were the ones responsible for creating the character in 1991, during Marvel’s experimentation with becoming edgy. The more the author worked on the character, the darker his humor became.
Although Deadpool was initially popular with readers of all ages, the tone of the comics eventually became more adult, prompting Marvel to place a “Parental Advisory” label on Deadpool issues—the equivalent of an R rating in the Marvel Comics universe. These days, it’s unusual to see a Deadpool comic without lots of blood and mutilation.
In addition, Deadpool’s 2013 video game, which was responsible for establishing the character in the minds of gamers long before the release of the film, is classified M for mature due to its strong language, graphic violence, and sexual content.
Lastly, it is effective from a marketing standpoint. If you haven’t seen the first Deadpool movie, prepare to be shocked by the amount of explicit material included. The directors aimed to create a picture that would appeal to a wide range of people, including those who enjoy meta jokes, those who prefer action, those who find dark humor amusing, etc. The promotional campaigns for both films have been unique (to say the least) enough to garner media attention.
Hollywood is business-savvy; if it can make more money by catering to a different demographic, it will. Given that the first picture is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, it’s safe to assume that they’ll follow the same approach for the sequels.
How Much of Marvel Does Disney Own?
Disney has complete control over Marvel Studios. The acquisition in 2009 gave Disney full control of both its publishing division and the budding Marvel Studios. This includes comics and other goods.
Disney does not control the rights to all of the characters that appear in movies or on television due to financial deals that Marvel struck before they made the decision to produce their own films.
It’s hard to imagine now, but Marvel was nearly bankrupt in the late ’90s. From a business perspective, they were on the brink of extinction. Selling the rights to turn these stories into movies was one way they made money. Fox acquired the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises, while Sony acquired Spider-Man, Universal obtained the Hulk, etc.
Disney is getting ever closer to controlling the film and TV rights for all its characters. Disney has an agreement with Sony that allows them to produce Spider-Man films for the MCU. Sony still retains legal ownership, so the studio can produce its own movies based on the character; the upcoming Venom film is an example of this.
Disney and Universal have an agreement that allows the Hulk to appear in the MCU but prohibits the production of a separate Hulk film. Fox owns the vast majority of the characters that Disney does not. That is irrelevant at this point.
Conclusion
So, although Deadpool will now be a part of the Marvel Universe, it was not originally Marvel that made the film, but 20th Century Fox. Nevertheless, Deadpool 3 is expected to be a hit among all Marvel fans worldwide.
