Marvel Studios paused production on Deadpool 3 amid the Screen Actors Guild strike in the United States, a development first reported by Deadline. The halt marks the first major setback for the project, which faced earlier delays tied to creative and logistical challenges rather to the strike alone.
Triquel emerged as the earliest high-profile project to feel the pressure from talent shortages, underscoring how the strike affects large scale film schedules and studio lineups alike.
On July 10, Hugh Jackman shared a behind the scenes image featuring Ryan Reynolds on set. The photo shows Reynolds in action as Deadpool, while Jackman appears in a recognizable but comic book inspired yellow and blue Wolverine suit. The costume nods to classic comics rather than what has appeared in films to date.
Originally, Deadpool 3 carried a planned release in May 2024, with a roster other than Deadpool and Wolverine hinting at a broader ensemble. The anticipated cast included Supersonic Warhead, Blind Al, Vanessa, Yukino, and Dopinder, expanding the comic book universe into a live action frame that fans eagerly awaited.
On July 13, SAG-AFTRA announced a strike after negotiations with producers failed to deliver a new three year contract focused on higher wages and better working conditions in the era of streaming. Since the action began, actors have limited promotional appearances and interviews, with red carpet events and filming schedules affected around the world.
That same day, when the union declared the strike, several stars including Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Rami Malek, and Emily Blunt paused their appearances at the London premiere of Oppenheimer to reassess their schedules amid the broader labor action.
Earlier reports noted that the film The Master and Margarita would not move forward due to funding issues, a decision that influenced project planning and capital allocation across studios and investors in the industry. The evolving landscape of film production, talent agreements, and streaming economics continues to shape howDeadpool 3 and similar projects are developed and released in North America. The ongoing labor situation remains a central factor for future schedule adjustments and creative decisions across studios and franchises.