Ryan Reynoldshas shared a new, if perhaps overly close, look atDeadpool 3to celebrate the completion of filming on the highly anticipated MCU movie. After being delayed for months as a result of last year’s strikes, the final scenes are now in the can – which will come as a relief to those who are still trying to avoid set-leak images like they are playing a game of Floor is Lava.

Bringing backHugh Jackmanas Wolverine,Deadpool 3is the only Marvel Cinematic Universe movie being released in theaters this year, but what a movie it is set to be. Having already delivered two massively successful movies in the Fox universe, Deadpool will now bring his own brand of R-rated, foul-mouthed violence to the formerly family-friendly franchise in a long overdue MCU debut.

A collage with Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, in behind-the-scenes images from Deadpool 3

In celebration of wrapping filming on the movie, Reynolds shared a gratuitous crotch shot of his Deadpool suit as he praised the team, and, of course, took a quick shot at his pal and costar Jackman. In his post, Reynolds said:

The suit hides the blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpoolwrapping, it’s mostly tears. A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and Hugh Jackman…all under the stalwart leadership of Shawn Levy. I got to make a movie with my closest pals and that doesn’t happen very often. See ya July 26th…

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool poses in front of a fire while wearing his red and black suit

While details of the plot remain closely guarded, other than several leaked images as late as this past weekend, there have been plenty of theories and rumors about exactly how this installment of the Deadpool saga will go down.

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It is hard to imagine a Deadpool movie being a dud, but Ryan Reynolds’ third time out as the character cannot fail to be Marvel Studios’ highest grossing movie of the year – because it is the only movie of the year. With the movie in the can, there is a high expectation that a first-look teaser will be released at this year’s Super Bowl, and although it isnot likely to give away too muchright now, there is little doubt it will become a huge online hit as fans continue to clamor for as much Deadpool goodness as they can take.

So far, Marvel’s multiverse movies have been mostly a disappointment, with many promising so much but delivering very little. WhileDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessandSpider-Man: No Way Hometook some big steps into the idea of alternate realities,Deadpool 3looks set to break more than just the fourth wall. Withseveral Fox universe cameosexpected, plenty of Deadpool vs Wolverine vs Deadpool vs Deadpool action to come, and who knows what other surprises that have not been leaked yet, all eyes are on July 26 whenDeadpool 3is finally unleashed in cinemas.

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Deadpool & Wolverine

A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

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