10 Crazy X-Men Ideas Fox Had Before Marvel Got The Rights Back
4. Deadpool 3
The first two Deadpool movies were a massive critical and commercial success for Fox, and helped breathe new life into their Marvel properties. Despite Ryan Reynolds' busy schedule, a third instalment was in the works before the merger, though it was never revealed whether it was going to lay the groundwork for X-Force or pick up with Wade Wilson following that team-up.
Now, Marvel Studios is obviously in control of the Merc with the Mouth, and it's believed that Deadpool 3 is in the works from them. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has said it will be an R-Rated movie, while Reynolds has been spotted at the studio's HQ after no doubt meeting with Kevin Feige.
The problem is, mutants need to be rebooted, and that means Deadpool can't show up until they do. That massively delays this threequel, and whatever form it takes will be drastically different to what Fox had planned. After all, there's no way Reynolds is going to miss out on the opportunity to team Deadpool up with some familiar MCU faces!