Rumours of Deadpool joining the Avengers reached a fever pitch after actor Ryan Reynolds shared a cryptic Instagram post last month. The doodle of a red “A” over the Avengers logo, along with chatter about a supposed feud with Robert Downey Jr.—who is set to return as the villainous Doctor Doom—had fans convinced Reynolds’ foul-mouthed anti-hero was headed to the MCU’s next big team-up film, Avengers: Doomsday.
Reynolds Responds at TIFF 2025
The speculation was finally addressed at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, where Reynolds was promoting his documentary John Candy: I Like Me. Asked about Deadpool Easter eggs in the upcoming Avengers film, he laughed and quipped, “There’s four that I’ve got in there. Of course, I’ve written them all at home in my PJs, and nobody’s seen ’em nor have I stepped foot on set.” The actor made it clear—at least for now—that he has not filmed anything for the project.
Deadpool’s MCU Debut and Future
Deadpool officially entered the MCU in 2024 with Deadpool & Wolverine, a record-breaking success that grossed $1.3 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. The film also introduced Channing Tatum as Gambit, who is confirmed to return in Avengers: Doomsday. That connection, along with Reynolds’ social media antics, has fueled theories that Deadpool could appear either in Doomsday or its follow-up, Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).
What to Expect from Avengers: Doomsday
Directed by the Russo Brothers, the Phase Six entry boasts a massive ensemble including Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova) and more. The film will release on December 18, 2026, with Robert Downey Jr. headlining as Doctor Doom.
For now, fans will have to wait and see if Reynolds is simply trolling—or if Deadpool really will crash the Avengers party.
