Why 'Deadpool 4' Could Be the Perfect Sendoff for the Merc With a Mouth: All About Ryan Reynolds' Next Masterpiece in Making

Published 05/03/2025, 3:22 PM EDT

The exciting ending that Deadpool 2 delivered to the fans was amazingly topped with a great continuation in Deadpool & Wolverine. When this blockbuster came into theatres last year, revenue rained massively. However, Ryan Reynolds broke fans' hearts when he previously said that this would be the last movie in the franchise. But applying balm on their wounds, the actor is finally back to take the character to its final destination with a fourth and perhaps final movie.

But what exactly are Ryan Reynolds plans for this ultimate goodbye of this beloved character and where does he see him in the future?

Ryan Reynolds envision a thoughtful and noble future for Deadpool

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Ryan Reynolds is gearing up for Deadpool's return, but according to insiders' report to The Hollywood Reporter, this time he might not lead the movie, and might just be a supporting character. He is exploring ideas for a movie that will also include more X-Men characters. Previously talking to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has said his character’s ultimate dream is to be accepted and appreciated. Reynolds must uncover a deeper purpose behind Marvel Jesus’s existence— and perhaps the X-Men narrative provides that path.

It is unclear which actors Reynolds may be eyeing for future MCU collaborations, but whether it is his Wolverine buddy, Hugh Jackman, or Storm hopeful Cynthia Erivo, the multiverse is full of star-powered options. In this finale movie, Deadpool could play the second fiddle as a supporting player while he gives three or four X-Men characters the chance to take the lead and contribute to the future of Marvel. He has previously also told the outlet that Deadpool joining the X-Men and the Avengers would have unintended consequences, which he could potentially explore in the upcoming installment.

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But the question stands that after the mind-blowing commercial success of Deadpool & Wolverine, why would Reynolds take this route and end his journey this quickly?

Ryan Reynolds creative passion overtakes his dayjob for Deadpool 4

Ryan Reynolds told The Hollywood Reporter last year that he is more passionate about storytelling than he is about acting, adding, “If I win, great. If I lose, I get to also feel like I was the architect of my own demise.” For this franchise, he has been provided with much creative control, which has ultimately paid off well. But this time, he is looking for creative satisfaction as a storyteller rather than more screen time as an actor. Nonetheless, thankfully, the story of Deadpool has not ended yet in the MCU. 

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It seems, Reynolds, who has previously vocal about not making a final movie has changed his thoughts. Although his adieu is definitely going to be a heartbreak, but his self-aware ending with his integrity and sarcasm intact, which also satisfy Reynolds is a much better closure than an abrupt one.

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Shafaque Taha has been writing for more than half a decade now, and her passion for literature of any form is an early life habit. With more than 700 published articles in the sportainment, she is now armed with vigor to bring the same enthusiasm as an Entertainment Writer at Netflix Junkie. For her, entertainment provides a liberty to further explore the humanities with the forum of music and shows/movies in a world of ever-evolving art.

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