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Ryan Reynolds made his debut as the Marvel characterDeadpoolin the 2016 film and is set to reprise his character in the upcoming threequel of the seriesDeadpool 3. The film is currently in development and will also mark not only his but also Hugh Jackman’s official entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The anticipation for the third installment in the franchise has only increased after Reynolds announced that theX-Menactor would be joining the cast of the movie.
However, fans might not feel the same about the recent update about theDeadpoolthreequel, as one of the favorite characters from the series is reportedly not reprising his role in the threequel.
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Josh Brolin Not Returning as Cable inDeadpool 3
While fans are excited aboutHugh Jackman’sreturn and to finally see Wolverine and Deadpool together on the screen, there have also been discussions surroundingJosh Brolin’sDeadpool character. The actor is known for portraying Cable inRyan Reynold’sDeadpool 2and also for starring as the supervillain Thanos in the MCU.
There have been speculations that the actor might not reprise his character in the nextDeadpoolmovie. And the industry scooper MyTimeToShineHello has also claimed that Cable would not return inDeadpool 3.The scooper has claimed that he can confirm“no Cable in Deadpool 3.”
However, his time machine, which was used by Wade Wilson in the post-credit scene of the 2018 movie, would have a prominent role. The news comes as a disappointment to the fans as Brolin has had prominent roles inDeadpooland the MCU.
The Ryan Reynolds feature is known to have in-joke references and easter eggs. And considering theDuneactor’s involvement with the MCU, fans were hoping for in-joke references to his MCU character Thanos inDeadpool 3. Although the news is not confirmed yet, fans have already shared their disappointment online.
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Fans Disappointed With theDeadpool 3Update
As fans discuss Josh Brolin’s return as Cable, the actor addressed his possible comeback in aDeadpoolfilm series. He has said that he enjoyed portraying the character of the cybernetic soldier in the 2018 movie. However, he was not sure what the studio had planned for hisDeadpoolcharacter.
“Deadpool was supposed to be four movies. Maybe there’ll be more. I don’t know what Marvel has in store,”he said during an interview. And as the news broke out that Brolin might not reprise his role as Cable in the threequel, fans have shared their disappointment.
As Cable no…. But what about as Thanos 👀🤔
— . (@SouthBeachMamba)June 13, 2025
Thats a pity he nailed Cable
— Marvin Haddon (@MarvinHaddon)July 21, 2025
I kinda wish he was so Deadpool could see a photo of Thanos and say to Cable that it looks like him and Barney fucked and had a son.
— Jaythan Stormlight (@Darkstar4209)July 31, 2025
So no cameos from Thanos, huh?
— MackyT1018 (@MackyT1018)June 06, 2025
Would rather have cable than all the cameo crap tbh
— Alex Langan (@AlexLangan7)July 14, 2025
do they at least mention him or thanos in the movie
— أمير (@yahoelovedaj)August 23, 2025
They are questioning if the movie would at least mention Cable or Brolin’s MCU character Thanos. Many even stated that they would rather have Cable in the movie instead of all the cameos it is expected to feature. Fans also shared that they were expecting to see a cameo from Thanos as well, which seems unlikely, as per the alleged news.
Deadpool 3is set to release on 04 August 2025.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
