Imagine a universe where the Merc with a Mouth actually met the Peacemaker! The Deadpool-Peacemaker crossover that no one knew they desperately needed was almost a reality in the Season 2 finale. Hold on to your seats, because what could have been is just as fascinating as what actually made it to screen!
The mind-blowing finale of Peacemaker featured Rick Flag Sr. and A.R.G.U.S. utilizing the Quantum Unfolding Chamber to explore alternate dimensions—a concept that might sound complex but essentially opens doors to different realities. In a recent virtual press conference, James Gunn dropped a bombshell revelation: he specifically wanted one of those dimensions to include everyone's favorite fourth-wall-breaking anti-hero, Deadpool. But here's where it gets really intriguing—Gunn didn't just imagine it; he actually reached out to Ryan Reynolds himself!
"Yeah, I wanted them to open the door and see Deadpool in a room," Gunn explained during the press conference. "I talked to Ryan Reynolds about it and we'd have had to go through some pretty, pretty big hoops to do that. He wanted to do it. That's all anybody's going to talk about now is f*cking Deadpool in the other room."
Now, let's be real—this is the part most people miss: creating a crossover between Marvel and DC characters isn't as simple as making a phone call. Such a collaboration would require monumental negotiations between the highest echelons of both studios, involving lawyers, executives, and probably a few cosmic beings to mediate. The bureaucratic hurdles alone would make even the most seasoned superhero executive break a sweat!
But wouldn't it have been absolutely spectacular to see Cena's Peacemaker interact with Reynolds' Deadpool? The potential for humor, action, and meta-commentary would have been off the charts! Think about it—two characters known for their unconventional approaches to heroism, forced to work together (or against each other) in a multiverse adventure. The possibilities are endless!
Looking ahead, Gunn has clarified that a third season of Peacemaker isn't currently in the works. "I think that people should— that doesn't mean there aren't plans for these characters, but it's not necessarily Season 3 of Peacemaker," he mentioned. "And then people should watch Episode 8 to see what happens, because maybe some of your questions will be answered in that episode by itself."
For those who haven't yet experienced the latest season, it's currently streaming on HBO Max. Early reviews are raving about the show's evolution, with one critic noting, "Peacemaker was great when it debuted and is even better the second time around." The praise continues, highlighting how James Gunn's DCU is off to a strong start with three distinct projects that showcase different aspects of the superhero genre while maintaining impressive quality.
Now, we have to ask: with all the multiverse possibilities opening up in both Marvel and DC properties, shouldn't we be pushing for more crossovers between these iconic universes? Or are studio rivalries and corporate interests forever destined to keep our favorite characters in separate playgrounds? What do you think—would you have loved to see Deadpool pop through that dimensional door, or should these two titans of superhero cinema remain in their respective universes? Let us know in the comments below!
