Ryan Reynolds delighted Marvel fans with a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, crashing Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday panel while dressed as Deadpool in his classic gray X-Force-inspired suit.
_x000D_The unexpected entrance quickly became one of Comic-Con’s biggest moments, as Reynolds hilariously tried to convince Marvel executives to include Deadpool in the upcoming blockbuster.
_x000D_ _x000D_Deadpool Steals the Spotlight
_x000D_Appearing from the audience, Reynolds joked that his name was “Ricky†and claimed he was simply “cosplaying hard.â€
_x000D_His first question was aimed at Paul Rudd, asking:
_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_“Where is Thor, and why was he crying?â€
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The joke referenced the emotional scene from Deadpool & Wolverine, where Chris Hemsworth’s Thor appears holding an injured Deadpool in a mysterious future sequence.
_x000D_Rudd fired back with a playful response:
_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_“He’s a Wrexham fan?â€
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The remark teased Reynolds’ ownership of Welsh football club Wrexham AFC, prompting Reynolds to reply that Rudd already knew the real reason.
_x000D_ _x000D_Robert Downey Jr. Joins the Fun
_x000D_Deadpool then shifted his attention to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday production.
_x000D_He jokingly asked Marvel’s panel:
_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_“When do you start filming?â€
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Robert Downey Jr., who is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, quickly answered:
_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_“It’s in the can, bro. Look around you. Did you bump your head?â€
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The exchange drew huge laughs from the packed Hall H audience.
_x000D_Deadpool then jokingly tried one last time to secure a role, asking whether there might still be:
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- Additional photography _x000D_
- Budget overruns _x000D_
- Last-minute cast additions _x000D_
When it became clear his efforts were unsuccessful, Deadpool dramatically ended the conversation by declaring:
_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_“Happy Hogan, fetch the Audi. We’re leaving.â€
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He then dropped the microphone and walked out of the event.
_x000D_ _x000D_Deadpool’s MCU Future Remains Unconfirmed
_x000D_Although Marvel has not officially confirmed Deadpool for Avengers: Doomsday, speculation has continued ever since the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
_x000D_Earlier this month, Reynolds also confirmed that another standalone Deadpool movie is planned, though no release date has been announced.
_x000D_ _x000D_Marvel Reveals More Big Announcements
_x000D_Marvel Studios also used its Comic-Con panel to reveal several major projects.
_x000D_Among the biggest announcements:
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- Ryan Gosling officially teased his starring role as Ghost Rider in a film directed by Shawn Levy. _x000D_
- Ryan Coogler confirmed that David Jonsson will play the adult son of T’Challa in Black Panther 3, which is scheduled for release in 2028. _x000D_
- Marvel continued building excitement for Avengers: Doomsday, one of the studio’s biggest upcoming crossover films. _x000D_
Comic-Con’s Biggest Crowd-Pleaser
_x000D_While Marvel shared several major updates during its presentation, it was Ryan Reynolds’ surprise Deadpool appearance that stole the show.
_x000D_With his trademark humor, quick improvisation, and playful interaction with fellow Marvel stars, Reynolds once again proved why Deadpool remains one of the MCU’s most beloved characters—even if his spot in Avengers: Doomsday is still officially a mystery.
