Ryan Reynolds made a notable appearance at the 2025 Time 100 Summit on Wednesday, April 23, where he discussed the exciting possibilities surrounding his potential involvement in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Recently, Marvel Studios revealed an impressive cast list featuring over 20 members for the upcoming Doomsday installment, yet Reynolds and his iconic character Deadpool were notably absent from the announcement. This omission left many fans speculating about the future of Deadpool in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
In a turn of events earlier this month, Marvel CEO Kevin Feige addressed the audience at CinemaCon, clarifying that the cast list for Doomsday is not final. His comments have reignited hope among fans that Reynolds could indeed make an appearance in Avengers 5, sparking discussions across social media platforms regarding this beloved character’s fate within the broader Marvel narrative.
Ryan Reynolds Discusses Deadpool’s Exciting Potential Comeback in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars
During his engaging conversation at the Time 100 Summit, Ryan Reynolds was predictably questioned about his potential role in both Doomsday and Secret Wars. The Spirited actor participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion with TIME correspondent Eliana Dockterman, focusing on the Business of Creativity. As the panel concluded, Dockterman inquired whether fans could expect to see Deadpool make a cameo in one of the forthcoming Marvel films, perhaps as a supporting character.
“I do think so,” Reynolds responded succinctly, before reflecting on his journey filming the Deadpool movies, which followed the character’s initial poor reception in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). This personal story highlights not only his dedication to the character but also the evolution of Deadpool as a fan-favorite anti-hero in the superhero genre.
The first Deadpool film, released in 2016, became both a critical and commercial success, paving the way for the sequel, Deadpool 2, which premiered in 2018. The latest installment, Deadpool & Wolverine, debuted in 2024, successfully introducing Reynolds’ character to the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe, alongside Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine.
Interestingly, like Reynolds, Jackman was also not mentioned in the cast list for Avengers: Doomsday. However, fellow cast member from Deadpool & Wolverine, Channing Tatum, who portrayed Remy LeBeau / Gambit, was confirmed to be part of the project, raising further questions about potential team-ups and interactions between these beloved characters.
The cast of Doomsday also features notable actors from Fox’s acclaimed X-Men franchise, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, James Marsden as Cyclops, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. This eclectic mix of characters adds to the anticipation surrounding the film and promises a nostalgic reunion for fans of the franchise.
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.
