Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that another ‘Deadpool’ movie is officially in the works.The actor, who is rumored to star in the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, gave Marvel fans a reason to celebrate when he shared that work on the next ‘Deadpool’ movie is underway. Speaking at Fanatics Fest 2026, Reynolds revealed that plans to bring Wade Wilson to the big screen are in development, although he stopped short of revealing whether it would be in ‘Deadpool 4’ or if he would be featured in a possible new X-Men set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ryan Reynolds confirms new ‘Deadpool’ movie
“There are some really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies. I think there are a few deep cuts from some of the comics… There are things that are close. Eventually there will be another Deadpool,” Reynolds said.While the actor kept plot details under wraps, his comments mark the clearest indication yet that Marvel Studios is moving forward with another outing for the fan-favorite anti-hero.
Ryan Reynolds on the development of the next Deadpool movie
Reynolds’ announcement follows months of speculation about the future of the franchise after the actor indicated he wanted to retire from the franchise. He later clarified that his next creative idea for Wade Wilson would likely place the character in a supporting or ensemble role rather than making him the sole focus of the story.Reynolds later suggested that the next film might take a different direction from the previous trilogy. It’s still unclear if the upcoming project will be officially titled “Deadpool 4” or evolve into a bigger Marvel crossover.
Deadpool to join the X-Men?
Previous industry reports have suggested that the film could feature three or four X-Men characters, potentially expanding Deadpool’s role within the MCU.
Deadpool to return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Meanwhile, Wade Wilson is set to return in the upcoming Marvel Studios crossover, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. He will join a host of other heroes, including Captain America, Thor, The Fantastic Four, The New Avengers, Shang-Chi and more.While conflicting reports have circulated about the film’s cast, Deadpool, while not an official part of the lineup, is expected to make a cameo appearance. However, it should be noted that these reports have not yet been confirmed.‘Doomsday’, which sees Robert Downey Jr return to the MCU, along with Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth, is scheduled to be released on December 18.