Summary
A newDeadpool & Wolverinetheory makes the case for Ryan Reynolds' Merc With a Mouth being the only character to remember who Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is. TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas just had its biggest success since 2021’sSpider-Man: No Way Home. Holland’s third Spider-Man movie brought back Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Men, as well as villains from their films, and nearly crossed the $2 billion mark worldwide. Three years later,the MCU finally had another movie pass the coveted $1 billion mark, something that could inspirefuture Marvel movies.
That film isDeadpool & Wolverine, which featuresthe MCU debut of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine— the latter returning to the role for the first time since 2017’sLogan. While Deadpool imitates Spider-Man’s signature hand motion in the movie, no version of Peter Parker returns as part ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s long list of cameos. However, the movie does have another nod to the character that could tie in with a future meeting between Reynolds' Deadpool and Holland’s Spider-Man, even ifDeadpool & Wolverine’s endingleaves Wade in the Fox Marvel universe for the time being.
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Deadpool & Wolverine Theory Explains How Deadpool Knows Who Peter Parker Is
The Characters Have A Great Relationship In The Comics
Spider-Man: No Way Home’s endinghas tragic consequences for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. In order to send all the characters who knew Peter’s identity back to their respective universes before Earth-616 was “invaded,“Doctor Strange had to use a spell that made everyone forget who Peter Parker was. Holland’s Spider-Man was left alone, with no friends or family to turn to. That also means that no MCU hero knows that Peter is Spider-Man, not even Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. However, aDeadpool & Wolverinetheory makes Reynolds' Wade Wilson the one exception to the rule.
In the MCU’s latest movie, it was revealed that Deadpool traveled to Earth-616 in 2018 to join the Avengers. Deadpool talked to Happy Hogan at the Avengers Compound, with the character’s office filled with objects that were nods to other MCU heroes. One of them wasa photo of Tony Stark with Peter Parker. According to the new MCU theory shared byLuckStreet9448on Reddit, Deadpool would have made the connection that Spider-Man is Peter Parker, then traveled back to his universe, retaining that info. While that could clash with Strange’s spell, there is another addition to the theory.
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There Is Another Way For Deadpool To Remember Peter Parker
Wade Wilson Has A Unique Skill
Deadpool possesses a unique skill that sets him apart from pretty much every other character in the MCU.Reynolds' Marvel hero has the power to break the fourth wall, making references to other franchises, MCU heroes and villains, and more directly to the audience. As such, that could complement the MCU theory. On paper, Doctor Strange’s spell should have made everyone who knew Peter Parker was Spider-Man forget that information. If Wade Wilson learned that Peter was Spider-Man from his time on Earth-616 inDeadpool & Wolverine, he would theoretically also need to forget about it.
The thing is, Deadpool is not like the other Marvel characters. His fourth wall knowledge could allow Reynolds' Wade Wilson to retain that information, and if the theory is not accurate, it could even be Marvel’s explanation for how he knows Peter is Spider-Man when the two first meet. That aspect of the character could even lead to fun dialogue, withDeadpool knowing who Spider-Man is and teasing other Avengers with the informationwhen he inevitably joins the team or helps the heroes in battle.
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When Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Could Meet
It Could Happen Relatively Soon
At this moment, Reynolds' next appearance as the Merc With a Mouth has yet to be confirmed. However, Holland’s MCU return already has a set project. The actor will leadSpider-Man 4, which could feature Reynolds' Deadpool. After all,the MCU’s Spider-Man movies always include one major Marvel characteras per Marvel Studios' deal with Sony to produce the Spider-Man movies. Deadpool inSpider-Man 4could carry on the trend that saw Iron Man, Nick Fury, and Doctor Strange play key roles in Holland’s first Spider-Man trilogy.
That said,Spider-Man: No Way Homeset the stage for a more personal story inSpider-Man 4, and Deadpool’s over-the-top antics could feel out of place. Adding to that, there is a strong chance that a better movie for them to meet in will be released before Holland’sSpider-Man 4.2026’sAvengers: Doomsdaycould see Spider-Man, Deadpool, the Avengers, and other heroes team upto take down Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. With 60+ Marvel characters rumored for the movie, Reynolds' next appearance afterDeadpool & Wolverineand Holland’s Spider-Man return will likely come inAvengers: Doomsday.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Spider-Man 4
Spider-Man 4 is the first sequel to the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland as the titular wall-crawler. After wiping his identity from the public’s memory in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker continues his crime-fighting adventures without the aid of Iron Man technology or the support of his former allies.
