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Ryan Reynolds’ Undercover Comic-Con Stunt Highlights Deadpool’s Decade-Long Rise
7/28/2026, 1:07:50 AM
Surprise Deadpool Appearance at San Diego Comic-Con
On Saturday, July 25, the actor Ryan Reynolds slipped onto the San Diego Convention Center floor in a full Deadpool costume, blending in with attendees before revealing his identity in a behind-the-scenes video posted to social media. The surprise occurred during Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation, where Reynolds later joined the cast of the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” onstage. Fans who initially thought he was a cosplayer interacted with him, unaware of the stunt until the video’s release.
Background and Franchise Context
Reynolds first portrayed the mercenary in *Deadpool* (2016), earning a Golden Globe nomination. He returned for *Deadpool 2* (2018) and the crossover *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024), the latter grossing $1.3 billion worldwide and pushing the franchise past the $2 billion mark. The surprise appearance follows Reynolds’ recent confirmation at Fanatics Fest that a fourth Deadpool film is officially in development, though plot details and release timing remain undisclosed.
Box-Office Success
- *Deadpool & Wolverine* (released July 26, 2024) – $1.3 billion global box office.
- Cumulative franchise earnings now exceed $2 billion.
Official Statements & Responses
Reynolds used the Comic-Con video caption to thank fans, writing that their “unapologetic devotion” has been central to the character’s longevity. In the same video, he hinted at future storytelling, mentioning “deep cuts” from the comics that could inform the next film and confirming that another Deadpool movie is “going to be great.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “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,” — Ryan Reynolds — Ryan Reynolds, actor
- “There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies,” — Ryan Reynolds — Ryan Reynolds, actor
- “The fans got Deadpool off the ground so many years ago,” — Ryan Reynolds — Ryan Reynolds, actor
- “The fans got Deadpool off the ground so many years ago. Yesterday, 10 years after the first film and exactly two years after Deadpool & Wolverine, I felt so lucky to be on the #SDCC floor with everyone whose unapologetic devotion brings so much joy to this world,” — Ryan Reynolds — Ryan Reynolds, actor
What’s Next
Reynolds’ comments confirm that a fourth Deadpool film is in active development, with the storyline expected to draw from lesser-known comic arcs. No production schedule or release date has been announced.
