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Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Will Shift to Supporting Roles as He Starts Early Work on 'Deadpool 4'

The shift points to team-focused MCU appearances, with studio plans still unannounced.

Overview

  • Reynolds said in a Today interview that Deadpool will no longer be the central lead and will work best as part of a group.
  • He added that he has some early pages written for a potential Deadpool 4, though the project is not set and could change.
  • Marvel Studios has not confirmed any next steps for the character, and talk of Avengers appearances remains unverified industry rumor.
  • The 2024 hit Deadpool & Wolverine introduced Deadpool to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and topped $1.3 billion worldwide, opening the door to crossovers.
  • The change could steer future stories toward ensembles and may ease Reynolds’ load as star-producer, while fans speculate about which teams he might join.