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Deadpool 3 Trailer Reveals Doctor Doom as Villain

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ryan Reynolds appeared in a Deadpool suit at the Marvel Avengers: Doomsday panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2024.
Anthony Russo and Joe Russo said the film had been shot but could still have additional photography.
Robert Downey Jr. answered “It’s in the can, bro” after Reynolds asked when filming would start.
The trailer showed Doctor Doom on a golden throne wielding green energy fighting Thor, confirming him as chief antagonist.

History

Historical Context

Marvel Studios began using Comic-Con reveals, debuting a teaser at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con to build hype for its shared-universe plan. The Avengers premiered May 4 2012, grossing $1.5 billion worldwide and proving the crossover model profitable. That success established the Comic-Con launch playbook now employed for Deadpool 3, with the Russo brothers and Disney steering the campaign.

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Story summary

Ryan Reynolds appeared in a Deadpool suit at the Marvel Avengers: Doomsday panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2024.
Anthony Russo and Joe Russo said the film had been shot but could still have additional photography.
Robert Downey Jr. answered “It’s in the can, bro” after Reynolds asked when filming would start.
The trailer showed Doctor Doom on a golden throne wielding green energy fighting Thor, confirming him as chief antagonist.

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