As a dedicated Fortnite player who has grinded through every season since Chapter 1, I’ve witnessed my fair share of viral emotes come and go. But nothing has matched the chaotic energy and staying power of the ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance. Two years after Deadpool & Wolverine premiered, I still instinctively pull out this emote after a Victory Royale, and I’m clearly not alone. The entire lobby seems to be swimming in a sea of NSYNC references every time Deadpool appears on the island.
The dance’s origin is pure big-screen mayhem. Back in the summer of 2024, Ryan Reynolds kicked off Deadpool & Wolverine with a literal bang, desecrating a squad of Time Variance Authority agents using the adamantium skeleton of Hugh Jackman’s Logan as a blunt instrument. While the carnage was extreme, what the internet latched onto was the brilliantly synchronized routine set to *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.” Within hours, the sequence became a meme template, and Fortnite, never one to miss a cultural moment, acted fast.
The Emote That Refused to Leave
I remember logging in during Chapter 5 Season 4 and seeing the emote rotate into the Item Shop for 500 V-Bucks. I bought it instantly. At the time, the Marvel-themed season was already packed with Doom’s arrival, leaked Fantastic Four teases, and a wave of fresh hero gear. But the ‘Bye Bye Bye’ emote turned into the true highlight. 🕺 Even now, in 2026, Epic Games regularly brings it back for special superhero rotations, and it always sells out in minutes.
What makes the emote so irresistible isn’t just nostalgia. It’s the way it transforms every match into a slice of Deadpool’s personality. After a tense build battle, seeing a fully-armored Doom Slayer or a banana-suited Peely break into the boy-band choreography still makes me laugh. The contrast between Fortnite’s often tense gameplay and this goofy dance break creates the exact meta humor the Merc with a Mouth would approve of. 💀
A Skin Game with Maximum Effort
When the crossover first dropped, Deadpool arrived with his classic red-and-black suit, but Wolverine stole the cosmetic show. The Peelverine skin – a terrifyingly cute banana fused with Logan’s cowl – dominated my lobbies. I rocked the main Deadpool skin religiously, though I was a bit jealous of the variety. That jealousy eventually faded. By early 2025, Epic introduced the Deadpool (Pen & Ink) variant and a cel-shaded Weapon X style for Wolverine, turning every squad into a comic book panel. In 2026, the collection keeps expanding, with a recently leaked “Dogpool” back bling sending the community into a frenzy.
Here’s a quick look at the core cosmetics that defined that first Deadpool & Wolverine wave back in Chapter 5 Season 4:
| Cosmetic | Type | V-Bucks (Then) |
|---|---|---|
| Deadpool Suit | Outfit | 1,500 |
| Peelverine | Outfit | 1,500 |
| Bye Bye Bye | Emote | 500 |
| Adamantium Claws | Pickaxe | 800 |
| Chimichanga | Back Bling | Included with Deadpool |
The Crossover That Keeps Crossovering
Epic and Marvel’s relationship has only deepened since 2024. Chapter 5 Season 4 was a proving ground that led to the full Fantastic Four lineup releasing in late 2025, and the current Chapter 6 Season 2 event is pulling in X-Men ’97 characters faster than I can earn V-Bucks. Still, the ‘Bye Bye Bye’ emote remains the undisputed symbol of this partnership’s playful side. I’ve used it to thank teammates, taunt snipers, and even form spontaneous flash mobs in Party Royale mode. It has become a universal greeting among Marvel fans inside the game.
Long blocks of text can’t capture the weird thrill of drop-kicking an opponent while humming a boy-band hit.
Reading comments on social media, I see a common sentiment: “I wasn’t even an NSYNC fan, but now I can’t stop doing the dance.” The emote has transcended its cinematic origin to become a Fortnite staple, much like the default dance or Take the L. And because the choreography is surprisingly detailed, players continue to recreate it in real life and post side-by-side comparisons. The meme economy keeps feeding itself.
Two years on, Deadpool’s bloody ballet isn’t just a memory from a hit film. It’s a permanent part of my in-game identity, and judging by my recent fill squad experiences, it’s a permanent part of Fortnite’s soul too. Whether you’re a casual or a sweat, sometimes you just have to say bye, bye, bye to the competition – with style. 🎶
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