Ryan Reynolds Confirms Development of Fourth Deadpool Film

During his appearance at Fanatics Fest 2026, actor-producer Ryan Reynolds announced that Marvel Studios is actively developing another Deadpool movie. He said the project will draw on “deep cuts” from the comics and hinted it may feature an ensemble cast rather than a solo outing. No release date or title was provided.

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The news follows the 2024 crossover *Deadpool & Wolverine*, which became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, earning over $1.3 billion worldwide. That success built on the earlier 2016 *Deadpool* and 2019 *Deadpool 2*, both major box-office hits. Earlier reporting noted Reynolds had been exploring ideas that could involve additional X-Men characters, and in 2024 he said a fourth solo film felt “iterative and redundant.”

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Reynolds emphasized his interest in adapting lesser-known comic material, naming co-creator Fabian Nicieza and writer Gerry Duggan as sources of inspiration. He described his own involvement as “writing a little something right now… it’s an ensemble.” Marvel Studios has not issued a comment on the development.

Ryan Reynolds Confirms Development of Fourth ‘Deadpool’ Film, Teases Potential Storylines

No explicit criticism or opposition appears in the available sources. Commentary remains limited to Reynolds’ remarks and speculative reporting about a potential ensemble direction.

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• “There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing behind the movies. I think there’s a few deep cuts missing from some of the comics. There’s certainly some stuff that, you know, I love that Fabian Nicieza [co-creator of Deadpool] wrote that is incredible. Gerry Duggan, who was a friend, was an incredible comic writer,” — Ryan Reynolds

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• “There's certainly some stuff that I love that Fabian [Nicieza] wrote that is incredible. Gerry Duggan is a friend and an incredible comic book writer. There's stuff coming, there eventually will be another Deadpool film.” — Ryan Reynolds

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• “A fourth time feels a little iterative and redundant. That doesn’t mean sacrificing fun. There is still an arc for Deadpool which is fulfilling and powerful.” — Ryan Reynolds (2024 interview)

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• “but I don't think I'm ever going to center him again. He's a supporting character, he's a guy that is great in a group.” — Ryan Reynolds

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