Ryan Reynolds Dismisses 'Avengers: Doomsday' Buzz, Confirms He Has Not Filmed Anything Yet

Published 09/05/2025, 1:52 PM EDT

Ryan Reynolds's journey as Deadpool has established him as a defining figure in modern superhero storytelling, with every move he makes closely watched. As anticipation builds around Avengers: Doomsday, industry chatter naturally turns to him, fueling speculation about possible appearances in the MCU. However, Reynolds, known for navigating buzz with clarity, recently set the record straight.

As Ryan Reynolds stepped out to promote his upcoming documentary, directed by Colin Hanks, the actor confirmed he has yet to shoot anything for the Robert Downey starrer in question.

Ryan Reynolds has no involvement in Avengers: Doomsday so far

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Ryan Reynolds has finally addressed the swirling speculation about his return as Deadpool/Wade Wilson in Avengers: Doomsday. While conflicting reports on the matter have left fans guessing for long now, Reynolds offered a humorous yet telling response during an Entertainment Weekly interview at the Toronto International Film Festival, where he was promoting John Candy: I Like Me today. Brushing off the question with a laugh, Reynolds quipped that he had not "stepped foot on set” of Doomsday, leaving his involvement shrouded in the same uncertainty as before.

The topic arose as Ryan Reynolds discussed the John Candy: I Like Me Easter eggs tucked into Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine, highlighted in clips from the documentary. Asked by Entertainment Weekly whether similar nods would appear in Avengers: Doomsday and if his role could be confirmed, Reynolds leaned into a joke, claiming he had written four spoilers at home in his PJs that nobody had seen because he had not been on the set of the upcoming Marvel effort. His witty dodge only deepened the mystery surrounding his future with film. He, however, had teased the same early last month.

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Just when the dust seemed to have settled about Ryan Reynolds's possible Avengers: Doomsday role, the actor stirred curiosity using his social media.

All about the red graffiti that sparked speculations around a chaotic Marvel twist

On August 12, Ryan Reynolds sparked a fan frenzy on Instagram with a post featuring the iconic Avengers logo defaced with Deadpool-style graffiti in the character's signature red. Cleverly, the spray-painted mark resembled both the Avengers 'A' and the classic anarchy symbol, perfectly blending Deadpool chaos with MCU superhero flair. Marvel aficionados quickly interpreted it as a teasing nod to Merc with a Mouth’s possible return in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Whether Ryan Reynolds’s red graffiti is simply playful mischief or a hint of what is to come, one thing is certain: the marketing maestro with a multi-billion-dollar business empire knows how to keep fans hooked. Between his witty interviews and teasing social media posts, Deadpool’s potential return in Avengers: Doomsday remains shrouded in delightful uncertainty. Regardless, audiences can enjoy every cryptic clue Reynolds shares, as anticipation continues to build around what could be one of Marvel’s most unexpected surprises.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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