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Ryan Reynolds Confirms Another ‘Deadpool’ Movie
Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that another Deadpool film is in the works, following the record-breaking success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine. He made the announcement while appearing at Fanatics Fest 2026, though he offered no concrete details on plot, timing or whether the project would be a solo outing or an ensemble piece with Deadpool in a supporting role. The confirmation marks a notable shift from Reynolds's earlier scepticism about continuing the character's solo storyline.
Reynolds praised Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza and writer Gerry Duggan, suggesting untapped "deep cuts" from the comics could inform the new film, but stopped short of giving specifics. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Reynolds had previously explored ideas involving X-Men characters and had said in 2024 that a fourth solo Deadpool film risked feeling "iterative and redundant." Deadpool & Wolverine, co-starring Hugh Jackman, became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, taking over $1.3 billion worldwide, following the successes of 2016's Deadpool and 2019's Deadpool 2.
In short
- Ryan Reynolds confirms a new Deadpool film is coming
- Announced at Fanatics Fest 2026, no plot details given
- Follows Deadpool & Wolverine's $1.3 billion box office haul
Explained simply
Deadpool is a Marvel character known for irreverent humour and breaking the fourth wall to speak directly to audiences. The franchise began in 2016, creating a distinctive action-comedy series that stands apart from most superhero films by carrying an 18 certificate rather than targeting family viewers.
The most recent film, Deadpool & Wolverine, released in 2024, became a major commercial success by pairing the character with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. It became the highest-grossing 18-certificate film ever, taking over $1.3 billion worldwide and substantially outperforming earlier entries in the series.
Reynolds had previously voiced doubts about making further solo Deadpool films, suggesting the story risked becoming repetitive and formulaic. Following the 2024 film's enormous success, a new project is now in development, though details about its direction or whether Deadpool would be the lead remain scarce.