DEADPOOL: Ryan Reynolds' Investigation Photo Sparks Speculation Of A Phase 5 Debut For The Merc With A Mouth

With Deadpool's fate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe unclear, actor Ryan Reynolds continues to stoke the flames of conspiracy with a new photo that suggests a Phase 5 debut for the Merc with a Mouth.

By MattIsForReal - Jul 28, 2019 11:07 AM EST

Filed Under: Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios made huge waves this month when they revealed their Phase 4 plans for the MCU, confirming 10 projects that'll span through 2021. The slate includes a mix of movies and Disney+ TV shows, such as The Eternals, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, WandaVision, Hawkeye, Thor: Love and Thunder, and more.

There were some notable omissions from the Hall H panel as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Black Panther 2, and Captain Marvel 2 all figure to be Phase 5 projects.

Another franchise not mentioned was Deadpool. The Merc with a Mouth's status in the MCU remains uncertain after Disney acquired the rights in its purchase of Fox. Star Ryan Reynolds had his own hilarious response when the Disney deal went through, and even Disney executive Alan Horn promised fans that Deadpool has a future in the House of Mouse.

What that future is exactly remains unclear, but it seems Ryan Reynolds is still stuck in the past. The actor took to Instagram today and shared a photo of his "investigation heading into year 5," in which he's running a faux investigation into who leaked the Deadpool footage years ago.

But what really caught fans' eye was his mention of "Phase 5," sparking speculation that Deadpool could finally join the MCU in Phase 5. Although, he's likely just poking fun at Marvel's grouping convention for its MCU films as well as fans' tendencies to look too deep into things — like a random image posted to social media. "The point is, I love conspiracy-yarn," he added.

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Investigation heading into year 5. Or as I call it, ‘Phase 5.’ The point is, I love conspiracy-yarn. #LeakAversary

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Jul 28, 2019 at 9:26am PDT

Deadpool wasn't the only one missing from Marvel's Comic-Con panel as there was also little talk of the X-Men and Fantastic Four. It's possible that Marvel could be waiting on introducing Wade Wilson into the MCU until they sort out their plans for the rest of the X-Men. Either way, it's clear Ryan Reynolds is enjoying stoking the conspiracy rumors.

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Imfunnyhow - 7/28/2019, 11:43 AM

I hope so I am ready for some fruits of the Fox deal in the MCU

NicolausCopernicus - 7/28/2019, 11:44 AM

I want to se Drew Godard´s X-Force, goddamnit

TheMaster2011 - 7/28/2019, 3:16 PM

@NicolausCopernicus - Poor Guy. Every time he gets close to directing a superhero team-up movie, it falls apart. I hope he gets to do a live-action Spider-Verse film with Tobey, Andrew and Tom.

He’s great at ensemble stuff.

Kevwebsz - 7/28/2019, 11:47 AM

"he's running a faux investigation into who leaked the Deadpool footage years ago"

Thats it. Thats all it is.

OmegaDaGrodd - 7/28/2019, 11:50 AM

Keep it

We don't need anymore Deadpool movies, just add him into an existing team franchise

Equivocal - 7/28/2019, 11:58 AM

@OmegaDaGrodd -

the first movie was good but the second was

'meh'

and although GOTG2 wasn't as good as the first one, I did like the story line with Ego and overall I enjoyed the movie

Deadpool 2 in the other hand....
not so much.

regularmovieguy - 7/28/2019, 12:30 PM

@Equivocal

GOTG V2 might’ve had a better story. But 70% of the jokes fell flat.

Deadpool 2 made me laugh...a lot.

Prork - 7/28/2019, 11:52 AM

Taikia Waititi on the board? Interesting.

Twenty23Three - 7/28/2019, 11:55 AM

I get that the Deadpool films did well, personally didn’t go see the second one but that’s just me. However, introducing a multiverse or not, they should not take ANYTHING over from the fox movies. I mean I still remember when people I worked with didn’t understand why Spider-Man wasn’t in the Avengers and then why a new Spider-Man showed up in Civil War. The fox properties have too much baggage.

Ryguy88 - 7/28/2019, 11:59 AM

I just want to see them get into the Xmen goddammit

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