Fans have been speculating howDeadpool 3will connect to the MCU, and leaked set photos may have revealed the answer: Tom Hiddleston’sLoki.Fans were delighted when Ryan Reynolds' return inDeadpool 3was confirmed, which will officially bring the Merc with a Mouth into the MCU. Rumors have swirled since the movie’s announcement, including everything from which characters will appear towhy Wolverine’s new suit has sleeves. Deadpool’s MCU debut is reportedly connected to the Multiverse, likely explaining how he leaves his 20th Century Fox universe behind. There have been three MCU adventures that deal with the Multiverse so far – Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch recently hinted he might return quicker than fans expect – but no details aboutDeadpool 3’s MCU connection have been confirmed.RELATED:Wolverine’s Costume Isn’t the Best Part of the Deadpool 3 Set PhotosDespite no confirmation, some fans have noticed a striking similarity to an MCU show inDeadpool 3set photos. While the main focus of these photos isDeadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine fightingin a desert, it also shows a few set pieces that look like they belong in the Void fromLoki. These include a crashed blimp and a ship that looks similar to the ones that appeared inLoki’s Void.
These set photos stoke speculations of aLokiconnection even further after rumors that Time Variance Authority (TVA) members will appear inDeadpool 3. The first rumor started with an interestingly vague Twitterinteraction between the TVA’s Miss Minutes and Reynolds. Shortly after, it was rumored that Owen Wilson would play a significant role in the film. If this theory is correct, the set photos could mean Deadpool and Wolverine are fighting in the Void, where the TVA dumps pruned variants.
Another piece from the set photos is a 20th Century Fox sign, weathered like much of everything else in the Void. The Fox sign has led fans to believe thatDeadpool 3might be the most metaDeadpoolyet, potentially featuring Deadpool fighting the rest of the Fox universe. Fans would find this a very on-brand way for Deadpool to transition to the MCU, as it could follow theDeadpool Kills the Marvel Universeseries.
Although the set photos excite fans, there hasn’t beenconfirmation about theDeadpool 3plotyet. Several other theories about the 20th Century Fox sign seem as valid asDeadpool 3’s possible connection withLoki. Until theDeadpool 3trailer is released, fans must keep guessing.
Deadpool 3is scheduled to be released in theaters on Jun 19, 2025.
