The Merc with a Mouth might be hanging up his solo tights—but not his antics. According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Reynolds is quietly developing a new Marvel movie idea—one that could see Deadpool joining forces with a small squad of X-Men inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And no, this isn’t the long-rumored official X-Men reboot. This is something entirely more chaotic, clever… and classically Deadpool.
From Center Stage To Strategic Cameo Deadpool Arrives In A New Role
While Reynolds has been vocal about 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine marking his last solo outing as Wade Wilson, THR reveals that the actor is “exploring ideas” for a follow-up project—not led by Deadpool, but featuring him as a supporting wildcard alongside three to four X-Men characters. This isn’t just a team-up. In fact, it’s a shift in storytelling strategy, placing beloved X-Men mutants in the spotlight while letting Deadpool stir the pot from the sidelines.
Separate From The Official X-Men Reboot—But Still Mutant Mayhem
Marvel fans, don’t worry—this new project is not the mainline X-Men reboot that’s already in the works. That film, penned by Michael Lesslie of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, will serve as the official introduction of the X-Men into the MCU continuity.
Reynolds’ mutant mash-up, however, is said to be an independent effort, not currently under Marvel Studios’ direct umbrella. That means it’s still very much in the early concept stage. But with Reynolds’ creative fingerprints all over it—and his proven love for mutant mayhem—it’s hard not to get excited.
A History Of X-Men Cameos And A Future Worth Watching
Deadpool’s mutant affiliations run deep. From Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead to Domino, Cable, and Gambit — finally played by Channing Tatum in Deadpool & Wolverine, Wade Wilson has been brushing shoulders—and slicing limbs—with the X-Men for years. It’s a dynamic that fans have come to love, and one that feels ripe for further exploration.
And the X-Men are surging back into relevance. In Avengers: Doomsday, iconic characters from the original Fox film trilogy including: Professor X, Magneto, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Beast, and Mystique are set to make appearances, adding even more mutant DNA to the MCU.
Controlled Chaos Might Be the Mutant Reboot We Didn’t Know We Needed
If Marvel’s mainline X-Men reboot is about building a unified future, Ryan Reynolds’ project sounds like it’s about celebrating the madness of the past—and remixing it for a new generation. Giving Deadpool room to be unhinged without dominating the narrative might just be the creative twist both the character and the franchise need.
No official release, no casting confirmations, no start date. Just a whisper, a possibility, and the buzz of something marvelous for Marvel fans. In true Deadpool fashion, that’s probably just how he likes it.
