Ryan Reynolds is gearing up for his grand entrance into the Marvel Studios’ universe with ‘Deadpool 3’, but it seems the road to release is proving to be a bit bumpy. Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates, and we’ve got the latest scoop on what’s happening behind the scenes.
Hitting a Speed Bump: The Actors’ Strike and its Impact
The much-anticipated third installment of the ‘Deadpool’ series has faced an unexpected challenge this year. The ongoing actors’ strike has brought filming to a standstill, raising questions about the film’s originally planned release date of May 3, 2024. Anthony D’Alessandro from Deadline has reported that a change in the release date is likely, despite Disney’s official stance.
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: When Can Filming Resume?
According to Deadline, there’s hope on the horizon for ‘Deadpool 3‘. If the actors’ strike can be resolved soon, filming could potentially restart in the next couple of months, specifically aiming for January 2024. However, with every day that the strike continues, this timeline becomes more uncertain. Director Shawn Levy has shared that they were halfway through filming when production came to a halt. Considering it took two months to reach that point, we can estimate that an additional two months would be required to complete the film, placing the wrap-up potentially in March 2024.
Release Date Predictions: When Will ‘Deadpool 3’ Hit Theaters?
With the May 3 release date hanging in the balance, fans are left wondering when they’ll get to see Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman back in action. If filming resumes in January and wraps up by March, the May release date is off the table, considering the extensive post-production work required. Some fans have speculated a shift to the July 26 slot, currently held by ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. However, even this might be an optimistic timeframe.
The hope is for ‘DEADPOOL 3’ to resume filming in January if the SAG-AFTRA strike ends in the coming days.
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— Deadpool Updates (@DeadpoolUpdate) October 30, 2023
There’s speculation about ‘Captain America 4’ possibly taking over the May release, but it seems more likely that ‘Deadpool 3’ could be aiming for a November or December 2024 release. This shift would provide ample time for post-production and could potentially place ‘Deadpool 3’ in the December 20, 2024, slot, currently held by ‘Thunderbolts’, pushing the latter into 2025.
Wrapping it Up: What We Know So Far
‘Deadpool 3‘ is amidst a storm of uncertainties, but there’s hope that the film will grace the big screens in the latter part of 2024. The ongoing actors’ strike has thrown a wrench in the works, but the team is ready to jump back into action as soon as possible. Fans might have to wait a little longer than expected, but if the past is any indication, ‘Deadpool 3’ will be well worth the wait.
For now, the release date stands at May 3, 2024, but stay tuned as we navigate through these turbulent times together, bringing you the latest updates on ‘Deadpool 3’ and its journey to the big screen.
