- Primary Subject: Deadpool 4 / Future of the Deadpool Marvel Franchise
- Key Update: Ryan Reynolds confirmed at Fanatics Fest that a new Deadpool movie is officially in early development.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: July 20, 2026
- Quick Answer: Ryan Reynolds confirmed a fourth Deadpool movie is officially in early development at Marvel Studios, promising to incorporate deep-cut comic references fans haven't seen yet.
Ryan Reynolds recently confirmed that the planned fourth Deadpool movie is officially moving forward.
Following the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, fans have been wondering what's next for the Merc with a Mouth in the MCU and whether they should expect another installment. In the last several months, Reynolds has been teasing the development of the next movie, and now, it looks like it is becoming official.
Is Deadpool 4 Officially Moving Forward?
In a recent appearance at Fanatics Fest, Ryan Reynolds opened up about his plans for the next Deadpool movie that is in early development at Marvel Studios.
While he didn't share any plot details, he confirmed that it is officially moving forward and teased that they are planning to explore some of the deep-cut Easter eggs that were not featured in previous movies.
"So, there's a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies. I think there's a few deep cuts missing from some of the comics. There's some stuff that you know I love that is incredible. Jerry Davis was an incredible comic writer... There's eventually another Deadpool film," the actor said.
Despite the lack of information regarding what the next project will be, this is an exciting update for fans who have been looking forward to updates on what's next for Deadpool in the MCU.
While it remains to be seen whether the Merc with a Mouth will be part of the upcoming Avengers movie, there was hope that another Deadpool installment is in the works, considering the massive box office success of Deadpool & Wolverine and how it revitalized the MCU at the time of its release.
For now, let's wait for news and updates regarding what we should expect for the next Deadpool movie, but at the very least, we have confirmation from Reynolds himself that they are working hard to make it happen.
What to Expect in the Upcoming Avengers Movies
The plot details regarding Avengers: Doomsday are still under wraps, but it is expected to feature a multiversal team-up between the heroes in Earth-616, the Fantastic Four from Earth-838, and the X-Men from the Fox universe against Doctor Doom.
The star-studded cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Winston Duke, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Danny Ramirez, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, Channing Tatum, and Chris Evans.
The film is slated for release in theaters on December 18. Four teaser trailers were already released, giving fans an early glimpse of what to expect.
As for Secret Wars, the details are still under wraps since production is taking place this year. It is slated for release in theaters in December 2027.
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