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Ryan Reynolds thrilled Marvel fans with a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, sparking fresh speculation that Deadpool could feature in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

The 49-year-old actor made an unexpected entrance during Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation on Saturday, delighting the audience by appearing in an unusual version of Deadpool’s iconic costume. Instead of the character’s signature red-and-black suit, Reynolds wore a denim outfit, playfully calling it a “Canadian tuxedo.”

Remaining fully in character, Reynolds introduced himself as “Ricky” while pretending to be an enthusiastic fan attending the panel.

“Huge fan, look at that cast. I’m not wearing the Doom mask over this mask because I didn’t want to ruin the look of my Canadian tuxedo. My name is Ricky, that’s a mononym, like Cher or Madonna, and I’m just cosplaying hard,” he joked, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.

The humorous moment quickly shifted toward the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. Reynolds jokingly asked whether there was still room for him in the film, fueling rumors that Deadpool could make an appearance despite no official announcement from Marvel Studios.

Robert Downey Jr., who was also part of the panel, played along with the joke and teased Reynolds by saying the movie had already completed filming.

“It’s in the can, bro. Look around you. Did you bump your head?” Downey Jr. responded, referring to the packed Hall H audience.

Without breaking character, Deadpool continued the exchange, asking if there might still be “additional photography, no overages, maybe last-minute additions,” prompting more laughter from fans in attendance.

The playful interaction immediately spread across social media, where Marvel fans began debating whether Reynolds had secretly hinted at Deadpool’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday.

Many viewers interpreted the appearance as a subtle clue that the popular antihero could join the next Avengers adventure. One fan confidently wrote that Reynolds was “100% confirmed” in their eyes, while others speculated that the exchange between Reynolds and Downey Jr. may have contained hidden hints about the film.

Not everyone shared the same enthusiasm, however. Some social media users questioned Reynolds’ future in the franchise, while others offered mixed opinions about his Comic-Con appearance and the possibility of Deadpool joining the Avengers lineup.

Despite the growing speculation, Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed whether Reynolds will reprise his role as Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor’s appearance at Comic-Con appeared to be designed primarily as a comedic surprise, leaving fans guessing about what the future holds for the fan-favorite character.

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to arrive in theaters worldwide on December 18, 2026. The highly anticipated superhero film will be the 39th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and continues the saga that followed Avengers: Endgame. With anticipation continuing to build, fans are eagerly awaiting official announcements about the movie’s complete cast and any surprise appearances that may still be revealed before its release.

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