Ryan ReynoldsHis surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con did not receive the universally enthusiastic response he might have expected. The “Deadpool” star crashed Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday” presentation on Saturday, July 25, and jokingly tried to secure a last-minute role in the already-finished blockbuster. While the Hall H exchange was played for laughs, online critics were quick to accuse Reynolds of being overexposed, inserting himself into another Marvel project, and using the moment as a publicity stunt.
Several online critics dismissed Reynolds’ appearance at Comic-Con rather than celebrating the possibility of Deadpool joining “Avengers: Doomsday.”
“Ryan Reynolds begging for a cameo in ‘Doomsday’ is pure desperation,” one person wrote. “Deadpool is already overexposed and Marvel doesn’t need him destroying another movie.”
Another wondered if the actor’s surprise appearance was designed primarily to attract attention. “Wait, is this really real or just another Ryan pr stunt, the dude never misses an opportunity to insert himself into anything; he’s getting a little old at this point,” the commenter shared.
Others used Marvel’s appearance to criticize Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively. “Nothing he does will save his career or his wife. It’s FACT,” one person said. Another remarked: “He probably needed a break from his wife being happy about his trial.” »
Robert Downey Jr. tells Reynolds ‘It’s in the box’
Reynolds appeared in Hall H as part of Marvel Studios’ presentation for “Avengers: Doomsday,” which is expected to introduce the “X-Men” characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He joins several established stars on stage, including Robert Downey Jr. And Paul Rudd.
Reynolds’ involvement in the upcoming film has not been confirmed. He played into this uncertainty by asking the actors when production was scheduled to begin. “It’s in the can, bro,” Downey Jr. responded, confirming that filming had already wrapped.
Downey then gestured toward the packed auditorium, where thousands of fans had gathered to get updates on Marvel’s future. “Look around you,” he said to Reynolds. “Did you hit your head?”
Reynolds responded by pretending to be disappointed that his chance to join the film had already passed. “I see. So there are no additional photographs, no surplus, maybe last minute additions…?” he asked.
The exchange suggested that Reynolds was jokingly pushing for a Deadpool appearance rather than announcing that Wade Wilson would officially appear in “Doomsday.”
Critics link their appearance to Blake Lively’s legal drama
Many of the harshest reactions haven’t focused on Marvel or Deadpool at all. Instead, critics linked Reynolds’ return to the public spotlight with the ongoing controversy surrounding Lively.
One person referenced Reynolds hiding his face during the appearance and alleged he would have otherwise faced a negative reception. “It makes sense that he would make a public appearance with a mask since he would be booed for showing his face after the train crash affair,” the commenter wrote.
Another speculated that the studio’s release plans had become complicated by the timing of Lively’s legal dispute. “It’s funny, the studio has no choice but to release the movie now since it was made while the mess of a lawsuit was happening (and now the fight for their greedy over $8 million in legal fees persists) in my opinion,” the critic shared. “I suppose they could wait a few years, but it seems to me it would be even worse waiting.”
Ryan Reynolds says another Deadpool movie is coming
Despite complaints that Deadpool has become “overexposed,” Reynolds has made it clear that he is continuing to develop the character’s future. The actor announced during an April 7 appearance on “Today’s Sunday Sitdown Live” that he had begun writing another project involving the Merc with a Mouth.
He offered his most direct update yet at Fanatics Fest NYC earlier this month. “There are some really deep cuts missing in the movies, I think some of the comics are missing some deep cuts,” Reynolds said in a video shared on X on Sunday, July 19.
He cited material written by Deadpool comic book creators Fabian Nicieza and Gerry Duggan as possible inspiration. “There are certainly things I like, Fabian [Nicieza] wrote that it’s incredible. Gerry Duggan is a friend and an incredible comic book writer,” Reynolds continued. “There are things coming, there will be another ‘Deadpool’ movie eventually.”
Will Deadpool Join “Avengers: Doomsday”?
Reynolds last played Wade Wilson in 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
Although he has repeatedly suggested that he is not rushing into a conventional “Deadpool 4,” the actor has hinted that he is developing a different Marvel project involving the character and members of the X-Men universe.
His unannounced appearance in “Doomsday” naturally fueled speculation that Deadpool might still appear in the film. However, neither Reynolds nor Marvel have confirmed his possible appearance.