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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.
Summary

• Deadpool & Wolverine teased Deadpool's connection to Thor in the MCU's future.
• While Deadpool & Wolverine's Thor scene could take place in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, I'd love Ryan Reynolds to show up in Thor 5.
• Deadpool and Thor have met several times in Marvel Comics, and bringing Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth together in the MCU could help to solve problems with the Thor franchise.

I would love to see Ryan Reynolds return to the MCU after Deadpool & Wolverine in Thor 5, especially since the Phase 5 movie teased a connection between Deadpool and Thor. Deadpool & Wolverine brought Reynolds' Wade Wilson into the MCU for the first time ever, opening the door for him to appear in more projects in the MCU's future. I loved the references made to the wider world of the MCU, particularly one long-running gag that built a bridge between Deadpool and Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder.
I was expecting Deadpool to join the MCU permanently at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine, so I was a little confused when this didn't happen. However, establishing Fox's X-Men Universe as another reality in the MCU's multiverse means this can still happen in the future, and, given Thor's tumultuous recent adventures, I think bringing him and Deadpool together would be a brilliant choice. Deadpool & Wolverine has only solidified my belief in this idea, so it would be great to see the Merc with a Mouth pop up in Marvel Studios' as-yet-unconfirmed Thor 5.
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8 Deadpool Should Be Involved In Thor 5 After Deadpool & Wolverine Deadpool & Wolverine Made Many References To The God Of Thunder Chris Hemsworth has currently been given more solo MCU movies than any other character in the franchise, and this is set to continue with Thor 5. This movie hasn't yet been confirmed by Marvel Studios, but I'm one of many who want to see Thor redeemed after a disappointing stint in 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder. After Deadpool & Wolverine, introducing Deadpool into Thor's MCU story could help to bring about a new tone, a fresh perspective and an exciting new adventure for the God of Thunder.
Thor's MCU Appearances
Year
Role
Thor
2011
Lead Role
The Avengers
2012
Main Role
Thor: The Dark World
2013
Lead Role
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Main Role
Doctor Strange
2016
Cameo
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
Lead Role
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Main Role
Avengers: Endgame
2019
Main Role
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Lead Role
Deadpool & Wolverine
2024
Cameo
This is, of course, informed by the scene in Deadpool & Wolverine which saw Thor crying over a dying Deadpool in what Mr. Paradox describes as "a distant future." Archive footage from Loki's death in Thor: The Dark World was used for this scene, but Deadpool catching a glimpse of his future with Thor prompted him to mention Hemsworth's Avenger several times throughout Deadpool & Wolverine. It's clear that Deadpool and Thor will be connected in the MCU's future, and I reckon Thor 5 is the best place for this to be realized.
Thor & Deadpool’s Marvel Comics History Explained Deadpool & Thor Have Crossed Paths Many Times In Marvel Comics Close Deadpool & Wolverine's Thor references weren't completely random, as there is precedence for Deadpool and Thor to join forces in the pages of Marvel Comics. Thor and Deadpool have crossed paths many times in the comics, and this has often led to the pair engaging in battle with each other, as Deadpool's constant jabbering and joke-cracking is a huge annoyance to the God of Thunder. Thor usually bests Deadpool in these instances, though the Merc with a Mouth has been known to take down Thor, particularly during 2011's Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe.
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Deadpool's solo 2012 run by Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn and Tony Moore featured several meetings between Deadpool and Thor, beginning in the series' first issue, which saw the pair defeat a giant monster in New York together. Thor has also killed Deadpool many times, but the antihero's regenerative ability means he always revives himself, even when Thor and Luke Cage tore him in half to separate Deadpool from the supervillain Madcap. I'd love to see some of these brilliant Deadpool stories adapted for the MCU, and Thor 5 poses the perfect opportunity.
Deadpool Can Help The MCU’s Thor Franchise Get Back On Track Deadpool Captures Comedy & Drama Perfectly – & This Works Well For Thor Close There has been some dispute over what tone Thor 5 should use to continue Chris Hemsworth's MCU story. Thor and Thor: The Dark World were darker and more serious, and were criticized for that, while Thor: Love and Thunder's comedy became a problem in Phase 4. It seems that Thor works best when mixing together these serious and humorous tones, which was showcased brilliantly in Thor: Ragnarok, one of my favorite MCU movies. Introducing Deadpool, who also walks this line between comedy and drama, into Thor 5 could re-establish this tone for Thor.
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I've spotted many deep and meaningful moments in Deadpool's movie history that are enhanced by the overt comedy that comes with the character. Thor would benefit from getting in on this action. Love and Thunder was missing these moments of emotion, exposure and vulnerability, so Marvel Studios should learn its lesson and bring back what worked so well in Ragnarok for Thor 5. For this reason, I would love Deadpool to be included in Thor 5, even though Love and Thunder already set up a great storyline for the upcoming movie.
Brett Goldstein's debut as Hercules in Love and Thunder's post-credits scene teased a battle between him and Thor, but this fight can still be featured even with Deadpool's involvement. Both Deadpool and Thor have battled Hercules in Marvel Comics. Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool could begin Thor 5 in opposition to Thor, but the movie could see the pair battle Hercules together, bringing them closer and eventually leading to the scene from Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool's stellar reputation and huge popularity would bring some much-needed love back to the MCU's Thor​​​​​​​ franchise.
Thor: Love and Thunder's post-credits scene is one of many that Marvel Studios hasn't yet paid off, so resolving this in Thor 5 would be a very good idea.
Where Else Could Deadpool & Wolverine’s Thor Scene Happen In The MCU’s Future? Deadpool & Thor Could Meet In A Number Of Upcoming MCU Projects While I would love for Deadpool and Thor's friendship to start to blossom in Thor 5, it's unclear exactly when this unconfirmed movie will actually release. There are several empty slots open in the MCU's Phase 6, but I think it's likely that Thor and Deadpool will meet for the first time in either Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars. These movies, directed by the returning Russo brothers, are expected to converge the different realities of the MCU, including Thor's Earth-616 and Deadpool's Earth-10005, so it makes sense that Deadpool & Wolverine's Thor scene would happen here instead.
Marvel Studios confirmed the Russo brothers would return to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars at SDCC 2024, which will also feature Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU, only as Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man.
Indeed, the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine could also convince Marvel Studios that sequels to Ryan Reynolds' first MCU movie are necessary. Deadpool & Wolverine had the biggest opening weekend of any R-rated movie in history, and have continued Deadpool's spin as one of Marvel's most popular characters. It makes sense to me that Marvel would capitalize on this, and further Deadpool & Wolverine sequels could easily feature more MCU heroes, including Chris Hemsworth's Thor.
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