Reynolds and Jackman Unlikely for 'Avengers: Doomsday' as Marvel Shifts Deadpool and Wolverine to Games
The announced 'Doomsday' cast is already sprawling, featuring returning Avengers plus legacy X‑Men.
Overview
- Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were absent from official 'Doomsday' announcements, with recent reports characterizing their participation as unlikely.
- Marvel confirmed Deadpool will continue in 'Deadpool VR' with Neil Patrick Harris voicing the character, developed by Twisted Pixel and Oculus Studios for Meta Quest 3/3S in late 2025.
- Insomniac’s standalone Wolverine game remains in development for PlayStation 5 within its Marvel continuity, and Hugh Jackman is not involved.
- There are currently no plans for a fourth Deadpool film, and Wolverine’s big‑screen status in the MCU remains unconfirmed.
- The 'Doomsday' ensemble includes Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Tom Hiddleston, Florence Pugh, Letitia Wright, Pedro Pascal, plus X‑Men icons such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, and Channing Tatum returning as Gambit.