Ryan Reynolds is in the early stages of developing a film that would feature Deadpool alongside several members of the X-Men, though he has not yet pitched the idea to Marvel Studios.
Sources close to the actor confirm that Reynolds is working on treatments for an ensemble film that would include Deadpool and three or four X-Men characters. While Deadpool would be part of the story, he may not be the central character, allowing the X-Men to take a more prominent role. Reynolds is said to believe that positioning Deadpool in a supporting capacity could offer fresh dynamics and unexpected interactions with the X-Men.
This potential project is separate from the upcoming X-Men film being written by Michael Lesslie, known for his work on The Hunger Games franchise. Reynolds is reportedly working independently on his concept, which remains in the conceptual phase. Given his history of developing multiple iterations before settling on a final idea—such as the low-budget road trip concept he previously considered for Deadpool 3—it is anticipated that this project will evolve over time.
The film would build upon the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed $1.338 billion worldwide and became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. That film featured Deadpool teaming up with Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, and included appearances by other X-Men characters. Reynolds has expressed interest in continuing to explore Deadpool’s interactions with the X-Men universe, though he has emphasized that Deadpool’s role should remain that of an outsider. He believes that integrating Deadpool fully into a team like the X-Men or Avengers would mark the end of the character’s journey, as it would fulfill his ultimate wish of acceptance.
While Reynolds has not disclosed which X-Men characters he is considering for the new film, speculation includes characters like Storm, Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Gambit. Cynthia Erivo has publicly expressed interest in portraying Storm in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though casting decisions would ultimately be made by Marvel Studios.
Reynolds’ focus on writing this project comes amid a planned break from acting. He is also working on a script for Boy Band, a Paramount comedy about aging members of a boy band, which he plans to star in. Additionally, Reynolds is collaborating with Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy on a separate film that is not related to the Marvel universe. Reynolds has stated that he is more passionate about storytelling than acting, and he views writing as a way to have greater creative control over his projects.
As of now, there is no official confirmation from Marvel Studios regarding the development of the Deadpool/X-Men team-up film. Reynolds’ concept remains in the early stages, and it is unclear when or if the project will move forward. However, given the success of Deadpool & Wolverine and the growing interest in X-Men characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the potential for such a film has generated significant excitement among fans.
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For now, fans will have to wait for official announcements from Marvel Studios regarding the future of Deadpool and the X-Men in the MCU.
