Imagine if Deadpool and Peacemaker had shared the screen — yes, that almost happened. It sounds like a wild fan dream, but according to James Gunn himself, the crossover between Marvel's unpredictable antihero and DC's most chaotic patriot nearly became reality. But here’s where it gets controversial: the idea made it all the way to Ryan Reynolds’ desk, and he was apparently ready to do it.
In the Peacemaker season 2 finale, part of the plot centered around Rick Flag Sr. and A.R.G.U.S. using the Quantum Unfolding Chamber to peek into other dimensions. During a virtual press conference, James Gunn revealed that he originally wanted one of those alternate realities to feature none other than Deadpool. Gunn even confirmed he spoke directly with Reynolds about it — and the Deadpool star was totally on board. “I wanted them to open a door and see Deadpool just hanging out in a room,” Gunn said with a laugh. “Ryan was up for it, but we would have had to jump through some truly massive legal and creative hoops to pull that off.”
Now, let’s be honest — a Marvel/DC crossover is basically every fan’s fever dream, but it’s also a logistical nightmare. Rights issues, studio politics, and corporate egos would make such a moment nearly impossible. Most insiders agree it probably would’ve been shut down before getting serious, but just imagining Peacemaker trading quips (and bullets) with Deadpool is enough to make fans grin. Would it have worked, or would it have been too ridiculous even for these two over-the-top icons?
When it comes to Peacemaker’s future, Gunn has already poured some cold water on the idea of a third season. “That doesn’t mean these characters are gone,” he clarified, “but it’s not necessarily going to be Peacemaker Season 3.” He hinted that Episode 8 of Season 2 might answer a few questions about where the story’s headed next, which should give fans plenty to speculate about.
Season 2 of Peacemaker is currently streaming on HBO Max, and critics are loving the new episodes. Reviewer Alex Maidy praised the latest season for being a major step up from the already beloved first one. “The show started strong, but this season takes things to another level,” Maidy wrote. “Gunn’s vision for the DC Universe feels fresh and confident, and Peacemaker stands out as both hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt. John Cena nails that delicate balance between absurd humor and genuine emotion, making the team dynamic better than ever.”
Fans are calling this new season one of the best examples of the tone Gunn wants for his expanded DCU — smart, irreverent, and full of self-aware fun. It’s the kind of work that proves why Gunn has become one of the most talked-about figures in comic book filmmaking today.
But here’s a question that will divide fans: Should Marvel and DC ever let their cinematic worlds collide, even for just one wink of a scene? Or should each universe remain sacred and separate, preserving its own identity? Let’s hear it — would you have wanted to see Deadpool crash Peacemaker’s finale, or was that one crossover too far?
