ryan reynolds bids farewell to deadpool's fox era: 'our origin'

Ryan Reynolds commemorates the conclusion of Deadpool's era with 20th Century Fox through an emotional Instagram post. He thanks the cast and crew who contributed to the franchise's success and acknowledges how pivotal the time spent at 20th Century Fox was to their careers. He also expresses gratitude to Kevin Feige and Disney for integrating Deadpool into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The Instagram image shared by Reynolds features many notable stars from Fox’s comic book adaptations, including those from the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises. The purchase of 21st Century Fox by Disney in 2019, valued at $71.3 billion, played a crucial role in bringing these properties under the Disney umbrella, marking a significant shift in the industry. Reynolds’ post serves as a heartfelt farewell to an era that was instrumental in shaping today’s comic book and superhero movies.

Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox allowed Deadpool to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), opening up new narrative possibilities and crossover potential with other Marvel properties.

With its unique blend of humor and action, Deadpool, featuring Ryan Reynolds, redefined the superhero genre. The franchise began under 20th Century Fox with the first film released in 2016, directed by Tim Miller. It was a groundbreaking success, earning praise for its irreverent take, witty script, and Reynolds' performance. The sequel, Deadpool 2, continued the trend in 2018. Both films were distinguished by their self-aware humor and R-rated content, setting them apart from other superhero movies of the time. The transition to Disney and inclusion in the MCU promises to maintain those unique elements while introducing Deadpool to a broader universe of characters and stories.