During a shift in Fox's release schedule, the studio made a surprising and unprecedented move. With little to no information regarding the project, Fox announced an Untitled Deadpool Movie for December 21st. The film, which will be a theatrically released PG-13 cut of Deadpool 2, will add several scenes to the spectacle, in addition to toning existing content. Fred Savage, reprising his role from The Princess Bride, is currently the only new cast member officially announced for the project.
A few days following the announcement, BBC correspondent Lizo Mzimba claimed to have a scoop on the cut's title. The Deadpool Before Christmas, which he claims it to be called, is a playful reimagining of Selick and Burton's animated feature. Whether the film will have any more Christmas related material added on is unconfirmed, but this would be unsurprising considering the title and timely release date.
Does the cut really demand a theatrical release? We'll just have to wait and see.