Why Was Thor Crying In Deadpool & Wolverine? 5 Best Marvel Theories

Summary Deadpool may be pranking Thor, adding humor to a potential emotional moment.

Deadpool could reveal Loki's survival to Thor, causing an emotional impact on the hero.

Mr. Paradox might have manipulated Deadpool with a fake video as part of his deceitful agenda.

Deadpool & Wolverine featured a lot of moments that combine the old Marvel movies with the modern MCU, but one detail that has remained a mystery features Thor crying with Wade Wilson in his arms. Deadpool first appeared on the big screen in 2009 when the character appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. However, it wasn't until 2016 that the character starred in his own feature film. Since then, the fourth wall breaking Merc with the Mouth has made a name for himself by calling out the studios that make his movies, and dropping Easter eggs in every project.

In 2024, Deadpool once again uses his reality-bending gifts to become the bridge for all the MCU and the pre-MCU movies from various studios such as Fox. As well as fulfilling long-time fan wishes such as putting Deadpool and Wolverine together on the screen, Deadpool & Wolverine managed to include many details that excited fans. But, there were also hints at mysteries with little explanation, such as a video that featured Thor holding a dying Deadpool in his arms, while DP attempts to shush the weeping god. While this could have been a gag, Reynolds has confirmed there is more to the story (via Collider).

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5 Deadpool Is Pranking Thor

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Of course, Reynolds hinting at some sort of future reveal for this throwaway moment in the movies means there is room to speculate and consider what was really going on when Chris Hemsworth's Thor held Deadpool in his arms while weeping like a baby. However, while the moment appeared dramatic, the actual scene was composed of old footage from Thor: The Dark World spliced with some shots of Reynolds as Deadpool. And in the same vein, it could be an elaborate prank by Deadpool himself.

Deadpool loves to joke around and make light of intense situations. With the cheeky smile and the quiet shushing aimed at Thor while he weeps, it may be a major clue that this is simply a funny moment in an upcoming story. Thor could have rushed to help his friend before finding out about his healing factor, thus believing he had truly been killed. However, Deadpool is sure to play this up and make the most of any situation where the god of thunder has a gap in his knowledge.

This prank could even go further and be one where Deadpool is pranking both Thor and the audience. This would be possible, considering th character's awareness that he is in a movie, and it would be perfectly in line with the style of humor seen in the films. Adding to this prank, the comments online from both Reynolds and Hemsworth may be building on a joke that will never be fully paid off, but served its purpose in getting engagement and excitement built up for the actors and the movie.

4 Deadpool Is Really Dying

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Another outcome that could be equally likely is that Deadpool isn't playing things up, and he is actually dying. In Deadpool 2, Wade makes a final sacrifice where he takes a bullet, despite his powers being deactivated. Notably, when he is dying from his wound, he takes his time, and continues to crack jokes for much of that time. If Thor and Deadpool become close friends, and they meet together to battle the other side in Avengers: Doomsday, or Avengers: Secret Wars, this could lead to the scene that is shown in the TVA.

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Both Doomsday and Secret Wars are set to feature a long list of incredible cameos and returning heroes. And so, it makes the most sense for a heartfelt, emotional scene like this to appear in either of those movies. This is also one of the most likely places for a character like Deadpool to pop up again in the MCU if he returns after the threequel. But it does mean Thor will need to spend some time with the foul-mouthed anti-hero to build a connection that leads him to having this emotional outburst.

The pair may not seem like the most likely allies or even friends, but when considering one of Thor's closest relationships, a friendship with Deadpool would make a lot of sense. As an irreverent, free spirit who is willing to bend the rules, but still has a deep sense of responsibility and love for his close family, Loki has some traits in common with Deadpool. And this could be a catalyst for Thor and Deadpool forming a close friendship in the upcoming Avengers movies.

3 Deadpool Tells Thor That Loki Is Alive

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Speaking of Loki, Thor lost his brother at the very beginning of Avengers: Infinity War, when the Mad Titan Thanos brutally killed him in front of his brother. Since that moment, Thor has been a changed man, who has struggled to fully get back to his former glory. With the weight of his brother's death weighing heavily on the hero, finding out that Loki is still alive, although not necessarily his Loki, would be incredibly emotional for Thor.

Since Deadpool is able to see and understand things that many of the other characters within the MCU don't, he is certainly aware of the wider MCU. In fact, he makes direct references to the Disney+ show, Loki, in Deadpool & Wolverine, directly citing specific episodes. This suggests that not only does he know about the Loki variants, and Loki's ultimate sacrifice to hold the timeline together, but he may also be a fan of the show.

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If Deadpool revealed the truth about Loki's survival, only to go on and tell Thor that his brother will never be able to see him again due to his new role as the eternal guardian of the timeline, it could be devastating for the hero. While he may be overjoyed to know his brother is alive, he would also understand that there is nothing he can do, and it may simply mean that he could never see his brother again. That would be enough to tip the scales and create the emotional moment featured in the film.

2 Mr. Paradox Was Simply Trying To Manipulate Deadpool

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While the above theories all treat the intimate moment between Deadpool and Thor as a fact, there is another possibility that exists. The TVA is one of the most powerful and influential administrations in the universe. Tasked with keeping and maintaining the timelines properly, they possess technology that allows them to create, destroy, and completely warp timelines. And Mr. Paradox, the man who introduces Deadpool to the TVA, is not averse to bending the rules for his own benefit.

Paradox has major ambitions to take over the TVA, and he is willing to coerce, lie, and cheat in order to get on the fast track. With this in mind, it is possible to think that Paradox set the moment up as a way to try and manipulate Deadpool to do his bidding. With numerous variants falling into the void all the time, a Thor and Deadpool variant could have been hired to play the role, or Paradox could have used some other TVA tech to change what happened.

Paradox is a liar, who actively says and does anything to get what he wants. However, he is also lacking in any kind of conviction or principles. Paradox did get punished for his crimes against the TVA, and during his time served, he may have admitted to creating false videos in an effort to sway Wade.

1 Thor Stands Alone, With Deadpool Dying Last

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One final possibility could be that Thor and the other heroes were locked into battle with their toughest rival yet, but instead of snapping away all life in the universe, they could take down the Earth's Mightiest Heroes one by one. With Thor being a literal god, his durability is a step above most heroes. So, when whoever comes to kill the heroes gets into an all-out brawl, it makes sense that Thor could be one of the last to go down.

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In addition, Deadpool is a character who has an extraordinary healing factor. While he feels the pain of his injuries, he continues to regrow entire limbs and heal in a relatively short amount of time. For a big bad villain, this could be extremely fun for them to play with, by killing Deadpool over and over again, only to have him return to life. This would be enough to make Thor feel sorry for Wade, and as soon as he gets the opportunity, it makes sense for him to weep with Deadpool before he takes a binge interest in a lot of things.

However, the truth about why Thor was holding Deadpool, and passionately crying as he held his half-exposed face looking up at him. Despite Deadpool's efforts to lighten the mood by cracking jokes, the moment continues to be raw and emotional, with Deadpool's futile attempts to make a joke of the moment. While finding out the reality of this brief scene is unlikely to happen anytime soon, Deadpool & Wolverine delivers some of the best crossovers, cameos, and overall fun moments,

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