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“That’s a multiversal nightmare”: Alien x Deadpool Crossover Idea by Fede Álvarez Has Fans Dreaming of a ‘What If…?’ Episode Better Than Entire Season 2 of the Disney+ Series

“That’s a multiversal nightmare”: Alien x Deadpool Crossover Idea by Fede Álvarez Has Fans Dreaming of a ‘What If…?’ Episode Better Than Entire Season 2 of the Disney+ Series
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Imagine scrolling through your feed and coming across an image so wild it makes your jaw drop. That’s exactly what happened when Fede Álvarez, the director of recently released Alien: Romulus, teased a crossover between Alien and Deadpool with an image.

Fede Álvarez (Credits: ScreenSlam)
Fede Álvarez (Credits: YouTube/ScreenSlam)

Now, before you start imagining a blend of blood, guts, and snarky humor, keep in mind that fans are already stunned by the idea. This crossover has also people comparing it to What If…? Season 2, which had lost its way and fallen flat. 

Alien x Deadpool Crossover Has Fans Absolutely Thrilled

Deadpool and Alien
Deadpool and Alien (Credits: 20th Century Studios)

In a shocking turn of events for sci-fi and superhero fans, Fede Álvarez has just shared an unexpected and wild idea. He dropped a mind-bending image on X (formerly Twitter) showing a Xenomorph bursting out of Deadpool’s neck. Yes, you read that right—a Xenomorph and Deadpool, together!

Check out the art below:

This crossover concept has fans excited like never before. While they thought the What If…? season 2 didn’t quite hit the mark, this tiny vision has them dreaming big. They see this idea in a What If…? episode as way more exciting than the entire second season of the Marvel animated series.

Check out some fan reactions:

Álvarez’s crossover idea has literally crossed all the limits and is definitely stirring up excitement, making everyone eager to see if it will ever become a reality! Fans see it as a perfect moment—one that blends both dark and spooky elements with a touch of Deadpool’s humor and fun.

Why Marvel’s What If…? Season 2 Feels Like a Letdown

What If...?
What If…? Season 2 (Credits: Disney+)

Remember when Marvel’s What If…? first hit the scene? It was an exciting ride through alternate realities, with each episode offering a fresh spin on familiar stories. Who could forget the mind-bending What If Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? or the epic What If Ultron Won?? These episodes were literally amazing!

In Season 2, it feels like the show hit a little bump in the road. Instead of mind-blowing surprises, we got episodes that felt like extra fluff. Sure, Nebula Joined the Nova Corps and Happy Hogan Saved Christmas sound fun, but they didn’t exactly set the world on fire. The storylines this season seem all over the place, needing a bunch of plot twists to make sense, which just leaves fans confused.

This season’s creative efforts sometimes feel a bit forced, with plots that stretch believability and rely on some pretty wild coincidences. The show feels less like a series of intriguing what-ifs and more like a jumble of disconnected ideas. Fans are left longing for the sharp, compelling stories that made the first season so memorable.

What If…? Season 2 is available to stream on Disney+!

Frequently asked questions

What did Fede Álvarez share to tease an Alien x Deadpool crossover?

According to the article, Fede Álvarez, director of Alien: Romulus, teased an Alien and Deadpool crossover by posting an image on X (formerly Twitter) showing a Xenomorph bursting out of Deadpool’s neck. The concept drew strong fan excitement, with viewers imagining how it might play out as a Marvel-style What If…? scenario blending body-horror with Deadpool’s humor.

Why do fans want this as a What If…? episode instead of a regular series entry?

The article reports fans reacted enthusiastically, with comments like “Now that’s a What If? series I need to watch” and “A xenomorph with deadpools regeneration would be insane.” The piece frames the mashup as more compelling than What If…? Season 2, which the article itself characterizes as weaker than Season 1, though the quoted fans focus on loving the crossover idea rather than directly criticizing the show.

How does the article describe What If…? Season 2 compared to Season 1?

The article calls Season 1 episodes such as “What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” and “What If… Ultron Won?” mind-bending and amazing, while describing Season 2 entries like “Nebula Joined the Nova Corps” and “Happy Hogan Saved Christmas” as extra fluff that felt more like a jumble of disconnected ideas. The animated anthology series streams on Disney+.

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