Will Deadpool appear in Avengers: Doomsday? Here’s what Ryan Reynolds said about his return

The upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday is the 39th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The superhero film is the fifth Avengers title, with the last one being 2019's Endgame. Joe and Anthony Russo are also returning to the series as directors. It is slated to be released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 18, 2026.

The film will feature a large ensemble of actors from the previous entries. They will be reprising their superhero roles in the film. Amid the anticipation, there is buzz that Ryan Reynolds might also feature as Deadpool in the upcoming film. Let's find out the details.

Ryan Reynolds reveals if he will appear in Avengers: Doomsday

There has been speculation lately that Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role of Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly, where he said that he hasn't visited the film's set. When asked if there would be an Easter egg in the forthcoming film, he laughed off the question and joked:

"There's four that I've got in there. Of course, I've written them all at home in my PJs, and nobody's seen 'em nor have I stepped foot on set. But, yeah, that's about as far as I'll go on that one."

Reynolds reprized the role of Deadpool in Deadpool and Wolverine, which was released last year. It grossed $1.3 billion globally at the box office, becoming the most financially successful R-rated film. His recent comment hints that he will actually not appear in Avengers: Doomsday.

The film is written by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, while the Russo brothers and Kevin Feige are the producers. Some of the film's cast members include:

Chris Hemsworth as Thor
Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson
Paul Rudd as Scott Lang
Simu Liu as Xu Chang-Si
Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
Patrick Stewart as Professor X

Robert Downey Jr. will be playing the role of Doctor Doom in the film. He portrayed Iron Man/Tony Stark in the previous phase of the MCU. The upcoming film will focus on several superhero teams going against Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday will be released on December 18, 2026. It was supposed to be released earlier but was pushed back due to the 2023 Hollywood strike. A sequel, titled Secret Wars, is expected to be released on December 17, 2027.