Ryan Reynolds Denies Deadpool Role in Avengers: Doomsday

Ryan Reynolds has addressed the widespread speculation about his involvement as Deadpool in the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday, currently set for release in December 2026. While Reynolds shared a viral Instagram post featuring a variant of a flag from Deadpool & Wolverine, he clarified that it was simply a favorite unused prop and did not confirm his participation in the film. In interviews, he has maintained a playful and ambiguous stance, joking about writing unseen John Candy Easter eggs for the movie and neither confirming nor denying his role, though he acknowledged ongoing discussions about the future of his character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speculation remains intense due to the absence of his name in the initial cast announcements and rumors of possible on-set tensions with co-star Robert Downey Jr., which Reynolds humorously dismissed. The film is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, with returning stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth, and it marks the integration of several X-Men characters into the MCU. Reynolds' cautious comments keep fans anticipating how and if Deadpool will be woven into this major Marvel crossover event.