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AsDeadpool & Wolverinegear up to officially bring the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kevin Feige has addressed the highly anticipated future ofX-Menmovies within the MCU, making fans excited for what’s to come for their favorite mutant characters in upcoming Marvel movies.
Deadpool & Wolverineis one of the most important releases for Marvel and also one of the most anticipated ones. Fans are really excited about the upcoming action-packed movie featuring Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds' Merc with a Mouth. Several reports have revealed that it would change the course of the MCU and introduce new characters in the timeline, especially mutants. Now, Marvel chief Kevin Feige has joined the conversation and shared a cryptic response about how the upcoming film will serve as a stepping stone for futureX-Menfilms.
While speaking in an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Feige responded to a question about the upcomingX-Menmovie. Although he didn’t give many details about the project, the Marvel chief teased how the production giant will introduce the mutants in the present timeline. When asked about the reportedX-Menfilm, Feige said, “July 26 is really when it all starts, whenDeadpool & Wolverinecomes out.” For many, this response can be seen as straightforward to a question that Feige didn’t want to answer. However, for those who know aboutDeadpool & Wolverineand how it’s going to change the MCU, this response might mean something more than just a simple statement. It has been widely reported that the film is going to feature characters that have been a part of Marvel since the very beginning.
Marvel introduced mutants in The Marvels. In the post-credits scene ofThe Marvels, Monica wakes up atCharles Xavier’s school and encounters Beast, played by Kelsey Grammer. The actor’s recent appearance in the aforementioned film has already sparked excitement among fans, fueling hopes that other original X-Men stars might also join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And it seemsDeadpool & Wolverinemight be the perfect opportunity for the mutants to arrive in the MCU. Although it’s still unclear if the cast members of the original X-Men trilogy will make an appearance in the MCU, the franchise will undoubtedly have an advantage if they do, because they will draw in fans who grew up with the original trilogy. Introducing these characters helps expand the MCU’s narrative scope, offering new possibilities for crossover events and collaborative story arcs with existing Marvel heroes.
Deadpool & Wolverineis the only Marvel movie to release this year and without any guesses, a lot rides on its success. Phase 5 didn’t perform as Marvel would have hoped it to and didn’t yield favorable results. However, the production giant might be hoping to attain a lot of success with the upcoming superhero flick. As per reports, the movie is already projected to earn more than $200 million in its opening weekend. If it does achieve that, the third film in theDeadpoolfranchise will have a record-breaking opening. The firstDeadpoolfilm earned $132.4 million domestically in its opening weekend and it is still a record for a R-rated film. If current projections turn out to be right,Deadpool & Wolverinemight justtake the numero uno position on that list.
Deadpool & Wolverineis scheduled to release in theaters on July 26.
