Marvel Cinematic Universe: 10 New Rumours & Leaks You Need To Know
1. R-Rated MCU Movies Could Be On The Way
One of the biggest ramifications of Disney's mooted acquisition of Fox's movie assets is the potential introduction of the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and other returning comic book properties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
While this presents huge opportunities for Marvel Studios, it also gives them a few conundrums, namely how to seamlessly integrate successful R-rated properties like Deadpool into its otherwise family-friendly franchise.
Disney CEO Bob Iger has addressed this very issue, telling reporters during a media call that an R-rated label could be added to the MCU...
"It [Deadpool] clearly has been and will be Marvel branded. But we think there might be an opportunity for a Marvel-R brand for something like Deadpool. As long as we let the audiences know what's coming, we think we can manage that fine."
There are several properties Marvel already holds that rights to that would work well with the R-rated treatment. Perhaps the mooted Black Widow solo film will be the first to release under this mature label, allowing the filmmaker who heads it up to deliver an edgy spy thriller in the mould of Atomic Blonde.
Characters like Natasha Romanoff could potentially cross over with Deadpool, although bringing the mouthy merc and other characters like him over to the mainline cinematic universe would still pose a tonal headache for Marvel.