Ryan Reynolds Signals Deadpool’s MCU Future During Ongoing Lawsuit
Reporting indicates he is prioritizing the next project to reconnect with audiences during an unresolved case.
Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing Puck, report Reynolds has quietly indicated that Deadpool will continue within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Sources say he is focusing on the next Deadpool project specifically to rebuild audience connection under heightened public scrutiny.
- Reynolds has suggested the character’s return may come in a supporting capacity, possibly tied to an X-Men-focused film, rather than an immediate fourth solo installment.
- The lawsuit involving Reynolds and Blake Lively remains active into 2026 and is influencing how his career moves are interpreted, with no new legal details provided in these reports.
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) remains the highest-grossing R-rated film and the No. 2 movie of 2024, reinforcing the character’s value and giving Marvel flexibility on future uses.