During Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance in a gray Deadpool costume—a variant known in X-Force comics as “Jeanpool”—to pitch a role in Avengers: Doomsday.
Here is the kicker: Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed Deadpool for the upcoming ensemble film, and the appearance was a comedy bit, not a casting announcement.
The Bottom Line
- The Stunt: Ryan Reynolds crashed the Hall H panel dressed as a variant of Deadpool to jokingly lobby directors Anthony and Joe Russo for a role.
- The Official Stance: Marvel Studios has announced no casting plans for Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday, which currently holds a scheduled release date of December 18, 2026.
- The Franchise Context: The stunt follows the global box office run of Deadpool & Wolverine, which earned over $1.3 billion worldwide.
Inside the Hall H Stumbling Block
The bit unfolded as Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and directors Anthony and Joe Russo took the stage to present the film. Striding up to an audience microphone under the guise of an attendee named “Ricky,” Reynolds launched into a critique of studio spending.
According to coverage from Infobae, Reynolds zeroed in on Paul Rudd with an inquiry about Thor’s emotional state, referencing a sequence in Deadpool & Wolverine. When Rudd parried the jab by asking if the masked actor was a fan of Wrexham AFC—the football club Reynolds and Rob McElhenney possess—the banter continued.
Reynolds pressed the panel on whether Avengers: Doomsday required any additional photography or adiciones de último momento. That prompt drew a counter from Robert Downey Jr., who plays Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey responded that production was already finished before Reynolds dropped the microphone and exited the room.
Navigating the MCU Integration and Franchise Economics
Reynolds has previously voiced thoughts on the character’s future. In interviews with Sunday Today, the actor noted that the character functions well in a group. Similarly, speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds explained his view on the character in crossover productions, stating that Deadpool needs to maintain his status as an outsider.
| Film Title | Studio / Banner | Global Box Office | Projected / Actual Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios | $1.3 Billion+ | 2024 |
| Avengers: Doomsday | Marvel Studios | Pending | December 18, 2026 |
What Comes Next for the Merc with a Mouth
Despite the lack of official studio confirmation regarding Avengers: Doomsday, Reynolds confirmed at the Fanatics Fest fan convention that there will “eventually” be another movie of the character.
For now, the studio line remains firm: the Hall H appearance was a comedy sketch. Whether Disney chooses to include the character in the broader saga remains to be seen as the December 2026 premiere approaches.
