Ryan Reynolds surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 25, when he appeared in a full Deadpool costume at the Marvel Studios Hall H conference. The 49-year-old actor took the stage at the reveal of Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, which will feature the X-Men characters for the first time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His surprise appearance in full costume sent the auditorium into a frenzy, with fans reacting to Maker’s mouth suddenly appearing among the assembled cast and presenters.
Ryan Reynolds sent Comic-Con fans into a frenzy during his surprise appearance as Deadpool during Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation. Image source (Instagram)
Ryan Reynolds was joined on stage by other “Armageddon” stars, including Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Rudd, according to people familiar with the matter. Although Ryan Reynolds’ appearance in the new movie has yet to be officially confirmed, he jokingly asked the cast when “Armageddon” would begin filming. Robert Downey Jr. responded, “Man, it’s in a can,” prompting Ryan Reynolds to mention the packed auditorium. “Look around you,” he said. “Did you hit your head?”
Ryan Reynolds teases ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ remake at Comic-Con
Ryan Reynolds keeps up his comedy momentum, jokingly disappointed in Downey Jr.’s performance Enlightenment. Continuing the exchange with his trademark Deadpool humor, he asked, “I get it. So no extra photography, no overage, maybe a last-minute addition…?” The jokes revealed the camaraderie between the actors and teased the breadth of the already-wrapped production.
How ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Paved the Way for Ryan Reynolds’ Marvel Future
Ryan Reynolds last played Deadpool in 2024’s “Deadpool and Wolverine,” which grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. The massive box office success cemented the character’s status as one of Marvel’s most valuable properties and proved the commercial viability of Wade Wilson’s unique brand of irreverent humor within the larger Marvel ecosystem.
Ryan Reynolds hints that future Deadpool projects will move beyond traditional sequel format
Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating any future updates from Wade Wilson. On April 7, Ryan Reynolds announced on “Today’s Sunday Sitdown Live” that he has begun drafting the next movie starring “The Merc with the Mouth.” Then, at New York Fanfare, Ryan Reynolds gave the clearest indication yet that Deadpool’s story is far from over.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reunite as Deadpool and Wolverine in this record-breaking Marvel film, paving the way for Deadpool’s ever-expanding role in the Marvel Universe. Image source (Instagram)
“There’s some really deep editing that’s missing from the movie and I think there’s some really deep editing that’s missing from some of the comics,” he said in a clip shared on social media on Sunday, July 19. He added, “Some of the stuff that Fabian Nisiza has written is really incredible and I love it. Gerry Duggan is a friend of mine and an incredible comic book writer.” Something is coming; there will eventually be another Deadpool movie. “
Ryan Reynolds teases new ‘Deadpool’ project with X-Men character
While Ryan Reynolds has previously hinted that he won’t be rushing to make a traditional Deadpool 4, he has repeatedly hinted that he’s developing a different type of Marvel project involving Wade Wilson and characters from the X-Men universe. His cryptic comments suggest that Marvel Studios may be planning something beyond a simple sequel, potentially integrating Deadpool deeper into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe.Hall H’s appearance both confirms that Ryan Reynolds remains invested in the character and suggests that Deadpool’s integration into the wider Marvel Universe is on track. “Avengers: Doomsday” will be released in theaters on December 18.
