Could Channing Tatum’s Gambit make a surprise return in the MCU? Fans have been eagerly waiting to see Channing Tatum’s Gambit on the big screen, especially after Disney’s acquisition of Fox led to the cancellation of a standalone movie for the X-Men character. With the introduction of Deadpool and Wolverine into the MCU, many are wondering if Tatum’s Gambit will find a way back, perhaps in Avengers 5 or Secret Wars. But did Gambit die in his brief appearance in Deadpool 3, or is there still hope for his return?
Here’s everything you need to know about Tatum’s Gambit’s fate in the MCU.
Is Channing Tatum’s Gambit dead or alive at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine?
In the recent clip shared by Ryan Reynolds, it appears that Gambit is very much alive.
Reynolds recently dropped a clearer version of a clip from Deadpool & Wolverine featuring Tatum’s Gambit on his Instagram handle. This snippet was shown on one of the small TVA monitors in the theaters, which many fans may have missed.
In the clip, Gambit survived, after he and the resistance group engaged in an intense battle with Cassandra’s henchmen. His eyes glow as he witnesses an interdimensional portal, suggesting that he might have escaped the void. This leaves the door open for his possible return in future MCU projects.
Could Channing Tatum’s Gambit return for Avengers 5 or Secret Wars?
While there’s no official confirmation yet, the possibility of Channing Tatum’s Gambit returning in Avengers 5 or Secret Wars is tantalizing.
After watching the Reynolds-shared clip, fans are vouching for Tatum’s character return in Avengers 5 or Secret Wars. Many have taken to social media to share theories about how Gambit could reappear via Dr. Strange’s portal. A fan theory suggested that the sling-ring portal could open directly amidst a Secret Wars battle, marking the X-men character’s return.
Tatum had openly expressed his love for Gambit and was thankful to Reynolds for including him in Deadpool & Wolverine. He wrote on X (formally known as Twitter) that read, “I thought I had lost Gambit forever. But [Reynolds] fought for me and Gambit. I will owe him probably forever. Cause I’m not sure how I could ever do something that would be equal to what this has meant to me. I love ya buddy.”
Given his passion for the role, he could likely reprise Gambit, only if Marvel Studios greenlit his return.
