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Ryan Reynolds Teases Deadpool's Supporting Role in MCU

4/20/2026

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Ryan Reynolds wrote material for Deadpool's return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The project will not be a standalone Deadpool 4 movie.
Deadpool will be a supporting character rather than the main lead.
Deadpool's outsider status and humor would be diminished if he joined the Avengers or X-Men.
Reynolds speculated about a secret role in Avengers: Doomsday and downplayed the rumors.

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Story summary

Ryan Reynolds wrote material for Deadpool's return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The project will not be a standalone Deadpool 4 movie.
Deadpool will be a supporting character rather than the main lead.
Deadpool's outsider status and humor would be diminished if he joined the Avengers or X-Men.
Reynolds speculated about a secret role in Avengers: Doomsday and downplayed the rumors.