Deadpool 3 finally takes Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to Marvel’s fictional Madripoor island

Marvel Studios has unleashed the first teaser trailer for Deadpool 3, and within its flurry of revelations lies a tantalizing glimpse of Wolverine engaged in a high-stakes poker game at the infamous fictional locale, Madripoor.

This fictional island, originating from Marvel comics, captured the imagination of Marvel Cinematic Universe fans with its debut in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where protagonists Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson ventured into its depths.

However, the absence of one of Madripoor’s most iconic visitors from the comics, Wolverine, was notable—until now. Madripoor serves as a hub of criminal activity in the Marvel universe, attracting both nefarious villains and diverse inhabitants, creating a stark divide between its Lowtown and Hightown districts.

In a fleeting moment from the Deadpool 3 teaser, Ryan Reynolds’ irreverent Merc with a Mouth strolls through what appears to be a Madripoor casino. At one of the tables sits a figure reminiscent of Patch, an alias adopted by Wolverine during his covert operations in Madripoor. Instead of his customary X-Men attire, Patch is clad in a sharp white suit, complete with an eye patch.

Speculation abounds regarding the encounter between Deadpool and Patch, with theories suggesting that Deadpool may inadvertently expose Wolverine’s true identity amidst Madripoor’s criminal underworld, leading to a showdown between the two.

The possibility remains that the white-suited Wolverine and his traditional yellow-suited counterpart may represent distinct variants. As Deadpool 3 gears up for its theatrical release on July 26, 2024, fans eagerly anticipate further revelations and the potential clash between these iconic characters.