Ryan Reynolds has finally ended months of speculation by confirming that another Deadpool movie is officially in the works. Speaking at a panel during Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York on July 19, Reynolds confirmed the project is moving forward, telling the crowd there are storylines from the comics he’s eager to finally bring to the screen, according to ComicBook.com.
What Reynolds Actually Said
Reynolds didn’t confirm whether the project is a straightforward Deadpool 4 or a different kind of spinoff tied to Marvel’s upcoming slate. As reported by ScreenRant, he told the audience, “There’s a few really deep cuts I think are missing from the movies,” adding that unused comic-book material is factoring into the new story. He confirmed simply that “there eventually will be another Deadpool.”
A Shift From His Earlier Comments
The announcement marks a notable change in tone from Reynolds, who spent much of the past year downplaying the idea of leading another solo film. In an April interview covered by MovieWeb, he said he didn’t expect to “center” Deadpool again, describing the character as better suited to a supporting role within a larger ensemble. That comment fueled speculation that any new project would tie into an X-Men film rather than stand as a traditional sequel, especially with Fox’s X-Men characters now being folded into the MCU ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
Building on Months of Reports
Talk of a fourth Deadpool film has been building since early this year. CBR reported that Reynolds has previously described having “a few things written” that he’s excited about, while a separate report from Puck cited by MovieWeb indicated Reynolds had become “wisely focused” on the project earlier in 2026. Until now, Ryan Reynolds had not publicly confirmed any of those reports.
Where Things Stand Now
Released in 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, raking in more than $1.3 billion worldwide in what was the character’s latest big-screen adventure. Reynolds has not been officially confirmed for a role in Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives December 18, 2026, and no release date, title, or additional cast details have been announced for the new Deadpool project. With Reynolds now confirming the film is genuinely in motion, further specifics are expected to emerge as Marvel Studios firms up its plans beyond Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
