Thor did not genuinely cry in Deadpool 3 (officially titled Deadpool & Wolverine). The scene depicting Thor crying was a humorous, meta-edited clip from an existing Marvel film, repurposed for comedic effect within the Deadpool universe.
The True Origin of the Crying Scene
The footage of Thor's tears originally comes from Thor: The Dark World. In that film, Thor is shown grieving over the apparent death of his adoptive brother, Loki, a significant emotional moment for the God of Thunder.
Deadpool's Comedic Intervention
For Deadpool 3, this somber scene was hilariously re-edited. Instead of Thor mourning Loki, the footage was altered to make it appear as though Thor was crying over Deadpool. This gag serves multiple purposes:
- Meta-Humor: It plays on the Deadpool franchise's characteristic breaking of the fourth wall and self-aware humor.
- Referencing an Early Idea: This specific edit also harks back to a creative concept considered for Deadpool 3: to remake Thor: The Dark World shot-for-shot, but with Deadpool inserted into key scenes. The crying scene is a direct nod to this unpursued, yet amusing, premise.
Essentially, the scene is a clever parody and an Easter egg, showcasing Deadpool & Wolverine's willingness to poke fun at the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe while incorporating unfulfilled creative ideas into its narrative in a unique way.
