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Marvel fans will have to wait longer for Deadpool 3 as its release date is delayed due to the ongoing actors' strike.
Captain America: Brave New World, releasing on May 3, 2024, is poised to replace Deadpool 3. This installment showcases Sam Wilson taking on the mantle of Captain America, while also bringing back beloved characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that have been overlooked. The recent movies from Marvel Studios have lacked the same level of success, and this absence of a cohesive narrative may potentially impact the reception of Captain America: Brave New World.
Due to the delay in the release date of Deadpool 3, Marvel Studios has decided to replace it with another upcoming installment - Captain America: Brave New World. The film's progress was halted because of an ongoing actors' strike, which is expected to be resolved soon. However, additional work needs to be done on Deadpool 3 before its completion, making a delay unavoidable.
Deadline has reported that Deadpool 3 will not be releasing on its previously planned May 3 date. The ongoing actors strike is being cited as the reason for this delay, and even if the strike ends soon, it would not allow enough time for the film's production to be completed by May. However, there is a possibility that Captain America 4 could take over the May 3 release date, as it has already finished filming. A Disney Media Kit has revealed that Captain America: Brave New World is now set to release on that date.
With the delay of Deadpool 3, Marvel fans can now anticipate the next installment of Captain America. This film will introduce Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, and it will also bring back forgotten MCU characters such as The Leader (played by Tim Blake Nelson) and Betty Ross (played by Liv Tyler), who made their first appearance in The Incredible Hulk in 2008. Additionally, following the passing of William Hurt, Harrison Ford will be taking on the role of Captain Thunderbolt Ross.
Details about the plot of Captain America 4 are currently scarce. However, it is expected to incorporate elements from both the Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, as well as The Incredible Hulk, despite the considerable time that has passed since its release. One confirmed aspect is that Sam and the other main characters will face off against the Serpent Society, which will undoubtedly present challenges.
Marvel Studios' decision to revisit characters from the early days of the cinematic universe is intriguing, but it may not be enough to generate significant interest among fans for this next installment. The studio's recent films have not delivered the same level of success they once achieved, partially due to the lack of a cohesive overarching storyline. It is possible that a change in leadership, such as replacing Kevin Feige, or taking a hiatus for a year or two to regroup, could help bring Marvel Studios back on track. Nevertheless, it is unlikely that Captain America: Brave New World will captivate fans in the same way as the previous Captain America films.
Deadpool 3 has no designated release date. Captain America: Brave New World may premiere in theaters on May 3, 2024.
Source: Deadline, CanWeGetSomeToast/X