Ryan Reynolds, known for portraying Deadpool and Wolverine, recently addressed the viral Avengers logo he shared on Instagram nearly a month ago. His post sparked widespread speculation about Deadpool’s involvement in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. Reynolds clarified the origins of the image amid growing anticipation about his character’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In an interview with Collider, Reynolds revealed that the image was actually one of his favored unused props from Deadpool & Wolverine, not a direct teaser for the film.
The thing I posted on social that is actually a variant of the flag that we use in Deadpool & Wolverine,
Reynolds explained.
It was my favorite. For some reason, you watch a movie later that has that many alts and all that stuff, and you go, ‘Why didn’t I choose that one? There were five other great jokes for that.’ That’s how it works, and that was just a flag. I just came across it, and I was like, ‘Oh yeah, I loved that flag. The red and black vibe.’ And then, you know, there’s always talk. We’re figuring out what’s next in that world and blah, blah, blah.
Although Reynolds shared this background, he neither confirmed nor dismissed the rumors about Deadpool’s participation in Avengers: Doomsday. Instead, he hinted that plans for his character’s trajectory within the Marvel Universe are still being developed, leaving fans eager for more clarity as the project moves forward.
Details on Avengers: Doomsday Production and Cast
Avengers: Doomsday is helmed by directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who previously led Avengers: Endgame, with a screenplay by Stephen McFeely. The film is notable for the return of prominent Marvel actors such as Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth. Rumors also suggest Chris Evans will appear, portraying a new role as Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom, differing from his prior appearance as Captain America.
The ensemble cast includes several returning Marvel stars and fan favorites, featuring Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul Rudd, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Danny Ramirez. Additionally, multiple X-Men actors reprise their iconic roles: Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, James Marsden as Cyclops, and Channing Tatum as Gambit.
Implications for Deadpool and the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ryan Reynolds’ comments suggest that while the excitement around Deadpool’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday is justified, official announcements have yet to clarify his character’s role. As production continues, this uncertainty preserves the mystery surrounding the direction Marvel is taking with Deadpool’s storyline. Given the film’s star-studded cast and the Russo brothers’ return as directors, it promises to be a significant chapter in the MCU’s evolution.
The discussions about Deadpool’s place within this ensemble also hint at deeper integration of Marvel’s extended universe characters, including the X-Men, further expanding the interconnected world fans have come to anticipate. As Avengers: Doomsday approaches its release date, audiences can expect more reveals and potentially exciting developments for Ryan Reynolds’ character and beyond.
