What’s Holding Deadpool 3 Back?
It appears that the eagerly awaited “Deadpool 3,” starring Ryan Reynolds, has hit a snag as it’s reportedly pulled from its May 3, 2024 release date. And it’s not just any snag; it’s a tangled web involving labor strikes, shifting movie release schedules, and more.
“With the SAG-AFTRA strike still taking place, Deadline reports that Deadpool 3 has now lost its May 3, 2024 release date. As of right now, there is no new date set yet for Deadpool 3 since it will depend on when the SAG-AFTRA strike comes to an end.”
The Domino Effect on the MCU
This delay could cause ripples throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For one, it throws off the delicate balance of other scheduled releases, like “Captain America: Brave New World,” originally set to premiere on July 26, 2024.
“Deadline revealed that according to their sources, the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World will potentially move back to its May 3, 2024 release date.”
However, it’s important to note that the potential change for “Captain America: Brave New World” is considered “a long shot,” making the fate of the film’s release date unclear.
Hugh Jackman Returns, but When?
Fans were over the moon with the announcement that Hugh Jackman would reprise his role as Wolverine in “Deadpool 3.” But now, with no concrete release date for the film, fans are left wondering when they’ll see this iconic return.
Stuck in Labor Negotiations
The SAG-AFTRA strike isn’t just affecting “Deadpool 3.” It has broader implications for Hollywood at large. Talks between the SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have been rocky, to say the least.
“It all depends on whether negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP resume any time soon as the latter walked away from the discussions in October.”
Marvel’s Tightrope Walk
Even though the Writers Guild of America strike has ended, the absence of actors is still causing a bottleneck in production. As a result, Marvel Studios has been forced to reevaluate and adjust their plans for other projects like “Daredevil: Born Again.”
“Time will tell if things get even more chaotic for Marvel Studios; from Daredevil: Born Again getting reworked to a potential domino effect of delays, the studio has a lot on its plate.”
Looking Ahead
The labor dispute casts a long shadow over not just “Deadpool 3,” but other MCU productions as well. With any luck, if the SAG-AFTRA strike comes to a resolution soon, the gears of the Marvel machine will start turning smoothly again. But until then, it’s a waiting game for both Hollywood and fans alike.
