Ryan Reynolds crashed Comic-Con dressed as Deadpool seeking Avengers Doomsday role
Ryan Reynolds crashed Comic-Con dressed as Deadpool to pitch for an Avengers Doomsday role, sharing jokes with Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Rudd.
An unexpected “fan” crashes the Marvel panel
Actor Ryan Reynolds surprised the audience at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by appearing among attendees dressed in Deadpool’s grey suit, a variant of the character known as “Jeanpool” in the X-Force comics and never before seen on screen. Introducing himself to the audience as “Ricky,” the actor interrupted the official presentation of “Avengers: Doomsday” to jokingly pitch for a role in the film.
The moment occurred while directors Anthony and Joe Russo, along with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, presented details of the film to thousands of fans. Reynolds took the opportunity to interact with Paul Rudd, whom he asked about a scene from “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024), and with Robert Downey Jr., who plays Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor replied with humor: “It’s already done, brother. Look around.” After the banter, Reynolds closed his appearance announcing he would step down without further questions.
Rumors of a new Deadpool appearance
Although Reynolds’ participation in “Avengers: Doomsday” was not officially confirmed, rumors about a possible appearance of the character persist in specialized media. The latest Deadpool-starring film, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” grossed over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, consolidating as one of the genre’s most successful productions in recent years.
Weeks before his Comic-Con appearance, during the Fanatics Fest festival, Reynolds had confirmed that “eventually” there will be another Deadpool movie, though without a specific date, and noted he already has some elements written for a possible script. These statements, combined with his crash of the Marvel panel, fuel fan expectations about the character’s future within the MCU.
“Avengers: Doomsday” will hit theaters in Latin America on December 17, 2026, in what shapes up as one of the most anticipated releases of the year for the Marvel Studios superhero universe.