The internet was abuzz with speculation and theories about the impact of Deadpool & Wolverine on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) leading up to its release. Many believed the film would set up the next major saga, introduce long-awaited elements, and shake up the MCU timeline. However, the film’s multiversal adventure did not have the profound impact many expected.
One theory suggested that Deadpool & Wolverine would directly set up Avengers: Secret Wars, the highly anticipated conclusion to the Multiverse Saga. However, the film had little direct connection to Secret Wars, instead serving as a conclusion to the Fox X-Men era.
Another theory posited that the film would act as a soft reboot for the MCU, allowing Marvel Studios to integrate characters and elements from Fox’s X-Men franchise while discarding what no longer fit. However, the film did not take this approach, instead giving closure to its characters rather than rewriting history.
Additionally, some believed that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was manipulated by a Spider-Man villain, specifically Mysterio, into murdering the X-Men. However, this theory was debunked, and it was revealed that humans were responsible for the X-Men’s demise.
Despite the film’s multiversal elements, it did not have the profound impact on the MCU that many had expected. Instead, it acted as a conclusion to the Fox era, setting the stage for future films.