DEADPOOL 3: 10 MCU Character Cameos Which Are Essential For The Marvel Studios Movie

On Friday, it was confirmed that Marvel Studios is making Deadpool 3, but with the Merc with the Mouth heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which characters from that world needs to make a cameo?

By JoshWilding - Nov 23, 2020 09:11 AM EST

Filed Under: Deadpool & Wolverine

We've been hoping it would happen, but last week, it was finally confirmed that Marvel Studios is moving forward with Deadpool 3. Star Ryan Reynolds has met with writers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin (Bob's Burgers), and is on board with their take on the Merc with the Mouth.

While the movie is going to be R-Rated, it will bring Wade Wilson into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that's obviously exciting for a lot of reasons. How it's all going to work obviously remains to be seen, but there's no way Deadpool won't be teaming up with some familiar faces from the wider MCU; in fact, there are a lot of exciting possibilities for who he could cross paths with.

That's what we're going to be taking a look at here as we delve into 10 of the most likely candidates for a cameo appearance in the upcoming Deadpool 3 from characters who currently reside in the MCU.

To check these out, all you guys need to do is click on the "Next" button down below!

10. She-Hulk

We haven't met the Marvel Cinematic Universe's version of She-Hulk yet, but it's believed her series will be comedic in nature, so a team-up with Deadpool certainly wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility. What could lead to these two crossing paths is hard to say, though with Jennifer Walters set to defend superhumans in court, perhaps the Merc with the Mouth will find himself in legal trouble?

Even if that's not the case, Wade Wilson has faced The Hulk on more than one occasion, so why not have his cousin clash with Deadpool instead? (in what's sure to be a battle for the ages)

After all, the mercenary's healing factor means he could take quite the beating from an out of control She-Hulk, only to continue healing from whatever punishment she dishes out. That could be a lot of fun to watch unfold, and an exciting way to add the green-skinned hero to a top-tier franchise.

9. War Machine

Unfortunately, there's no more Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the events of Avengers: Endgame, but War Machine remains the next best thing.

Something tells us that General "Thunderbolt" Ross will forgive Rhodey for helping the Secret Avengers in Avengers: Infinity War given what happened next, so he's likely still working for the U.S. Government. If that's the case, then War Machine could very easily be dispatched to apprehend the Merc with the Mouth.

After all, he caused a hell of a lot of chaos in his first two solo outings, and it seems unlikely that such behaviour would go unanswered in the MCU. Seeing Deadpool battle a hero like War Machine would be a blast (no pun intended) and lead to some explosive, must-see action scenes.

8. Thor

Thanks to filmmaker Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth now gets to show off his comedic chops as Thor, and that arguably makes him the perfect match for Ryan Reynolds' quick-witted Deadpool.

The prospect of these two sharing the screen is nothing short of amazing, and watching the God of Thunder attempting to come to grips with a lunatic like the Merc with Mouth would be nuts. Thor is arguably the perfect choice of co-star in some ways, especially when he's a mainstay of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and someone who would make it clear where Deadpool now lives.

Their handful of team-ups in the comic books no doubt go a long way in making clear that this sort of meeting would be a huge draw for moviegoers and an adventure we could have fun with.

7. Rocket

With his friends dead and gone, Rocket ended spending quite a bit of time on Earth during Avengers: Endgame and familiarised himself with many of Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the process.

While he later rejoined his fellow Guardians, it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility for Rocket to choose to return to "Terra," only to find himself face to face with Deadpool. The Merc with the Mouth becoming reluctant allies with this talking raccoon has all the makings of an instant classic, especially when it's Bradley Cooper that Ryan Reynolds would be trading barbs with.

Throw in their shared love of weaponry, and we could be looking at two firm friends here. Who knows, perhaps Deadpool could even choose to one day join the Guardians of the Galaxy!

6. Nick Fury

While Deadpool's solo franchise is likely to remain R-Rated, it would be crazy for Marvel Studios not to use the Merc with the Mouth in the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Nick Fury could very well be the person who introduces Wade Wilson to a much wider world of superheroes.

Regardless of who joins him in Deadpool 3, how much fun would it be for Samuel L. Jackson to appear in a post-credits scene parodying the one from 2008's Iron Man where he (fails) to recruit Wade?

This is a cameo that would just be fun more than anything else, but not taking advantage of the sort of weird dynamic a character like Deadpool would have with Nick Fury would be a major missed opportunity. Who knows, perhaps this Wade was once a mercenary who worked for S.H.I.E.L.D.?

5. Thanos

Avengers: Endgame introduced time-travel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and, coincidentally, Deadpool 2 did the same thing for Fox's X-Men Universe back in 2018. If this threequel also makes use of Cable's ability to jump around the timeline, then perhaps we could see Thanos make his return?

It goes without saying this would be just another "fun" cameo, but just imagine the Mad Titan coming face-to-face with the Merc with the Mouth as he fails to understand why he can't destroy him!

The fact that Josh Brolin also plays Thanos would lead to some memorable fourth-wall breaking jokes, and if Cable is also part of this scene...well, that would be even better. Alternatively, this meeting could happen after Marvel Studios hilariously adds Deadpool to key moments in the MCU's history!

4. Doctor Strange

In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Sorcerer Supreme will be travelling through the Marvel Multiverse - alongside the Scarlet Witch - presumably visiting alternate realities in the process. Needless to say, it's entirely possible that's where Deadpool first appears in this shared world.

Having the Merc with the Mouth remember his "past life" as the only leftover from Fox's X-Men Universe would be pretty funny, but what if he later seeks out Strange's help to return there?

That could be what brings key supporting characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Vanessa and Negasonic Teenage Warhead, for example), but either way, we'd love to see just how exasperated Strange would get with Deadpool as he deals with Wade Wilson's ramblings and fourth-wall breaks.

3. Spider-Man

Spider-Man in an R-Rated movie? It's hard to imagine in some respects, but with Sony Pictures looking to take advantage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's popularity, they could be open to this.

The scenes the web-slinger appears in could be chosen carefully, of course, and there's no reason this would have to mean Peter Parker is dropping F-Bombs left, right and centre (just look at how Colossus was handled in those first two Deadpool movies). Regardless, fans want to see this team-up become a reality, and we're sure both Marvel and Sony would benefit from this.

By the time Deadpool 3 is released, he'll have been M.I.A. for a few years, so Spider-Man showing up will no doubt increase interest. Sony, meanwhile, benefits from having their star attraction appear in a movie that's almost certainly going to end up breaking more box office records!

2. Captain America

We don't know when exactly we'll get to see The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, but the Disney+ TV series will almost certainly end with Sam Wilson becoming the MCU's new Captain America.

Needless to say, a Captain America/Deadpool team-up has just as much potential as one with Thor, and watching these two butt heads would be wonderfully weird. With the former Falcon no doubt taking his new duties seriously, he could be sent to take Wade Wilson down, only to find himself reluctantly teaming up with the Merc with the Mouth in a zany, memorable adventure.

Anthony Mackie is a funny guy, so he could no doubt match wits with Ryan Reynolds relatively easily. This would be a great way to highlight this shared world's new Cap following Chris Evans' departure too.

1. Venom

Okay, we know Venom isn't part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Sony is reportedly desperate for more crossovers, so stick with us. Deadpool merchandise is a huge seller, as are items sold based on Venom, and guess what? Disney owns the rights to them both in that respect.

By allowing Sony to promote their next Venom movie via Deadpool 3, Wade Wilson could be transformed into "Venompool," something you have to believe a lot of fans would kill to see on screen.

In return, Deadpool could make an appearance in Venom 3, and we're sure Spider-Man could factor into all this somehow as well. All the right ingredients are here for some sort of box office juggernaut that both Marvel and Sony would benefit from, so don't be surprise if this happens in the threequel!

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25 Comments

Spike101 - 11/23/2020, 9:06 AM

1 Wolverine
2. Spider-Man
3. See No.1

GhostDog - 11/23/2020, 9:06 AM

Fury will show up just so Sam can say:

Cbmfilmjunkie - 11/23/2020, 9:06 AM

Well I love Bob’s Burgers so I’m in.

I was in either way but now I’m like in in.

Repian - 11/23/2020, 9:11 AM

Deadpool with these guys please.

Doomsday8888 - 11/23/2020, 9:18 AM

Could do without all of em.

Or a classic version of Spidey, def not with the Holland version.

MrSocko - 11/23/2020, 10:01 AM

Would be a good opportunity to get Bernthal’s PUNISHER into the Marvel Cinema Universe...

SummersEssex - 11/23/2020, 11:07 AM

Boo to an R-rated Deadpool 3. Once Upon a Deadpool was great and still hilarious and true to the character. Just continue in that way.

bkmeijer2 - 11/23/2020, 11:33 AM

Although Spider-Man or Wolverine would be my top choices, I don't think that Spider-Man especially wouldn't really work with this Deadpool

marvel72 - 11/23/2020, 11:46 AM

Deadpool and Rocket could be funny.

Hulkh8liars - 11/23/2020, 11:55 AM

None of the above. Don't let deadpool into the mcu until he gets properly rebooted.

RolandD - 11/23/2020, 12:28 PM

Thought balloon just as Thanos is getting ready to do the snap-"I know it's supposed to be 50/50, even odds for everyone, but this Deadpool has to go".

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