Ryan Reynolds Said He Didn’t Want To Rush Into Deadpool 4, But Not So Fast

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While Deadpool & Wolverine was a huge success, Ryan Reynolds is determined not to jump into Deadpool 4 too quickly. He’s emphasized that any follow-up needs a strong and compelling story before he’d consider returning for another Marvel film. This seems like a thoughtful, creative approach. However, Reynolds might not have complete control over the timing, despite appearances.

A new report from Puck indicates Ryan Reynolds is currently juggling several priorities, both professionally and personally, even though studios are eager for him to reprise his role as Deadpool. Sources say he’s working to balance his family life with his career goals. However, it seems that returning to the Deadpool character offers the clearest route back to the persona fans enjoy the most.

The current conflict stems from Ryan Reynolds’ very public role in the legal and public relations issues surrounding his wife, Blake Lively, and her accusations of sexual harassment against the director of It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni. Released emails and texts have brought Reynolds into the spotlight, showing how strongly he reportedly pressured studios and industry professionals to support Lively. What began as private support has now become a major part of a wider story.

Even before his messages became public, people close to Reynolds – both friends and colleagues in the industry – were worried he was going too far and privately discussed whether he needed to moderate his behavior. This concern is supported by data from Parrot Analytics, which shows a significant decline in public opinion of Reynolds over the last few years, despite his continued success at the box office.

This is where a fourth Deadpool movie comes in. People familiar with the project say Ryan Reynolds knows this franchise lets him easily connect with fans. Deadpool is where his comedic style and personality work best, and it’s a place where any public issues tend to be overlooked. Interestingly, even though Reynolds has stated he doesn’t want to hurry production on Deadpool 4, current events might be pushing him to start sooner rather than later.

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However, not everyone agrees this was a smart move. Someone involved, who was helping the actor deal with the situation involving Justin Baldoni, was frustrated by how quickly things got out of hand. They understood his desire to support his wife and take her concerns seriously, but they also questioned the overall strategy.

However, if that’s not true, then this is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered.

Let’s be real, Ryan Reynolds is in a tough spot. He’s rightfully standing up for what he believes in and supporting his family, but this is now impacting his career in a very real way. He’s got a few things lined up, including the big Deadpool 4 which feels like both a potential win and a fallback plan, but I’m starting to wonder if he can afford to be patient any longer. It feels like he’s approaching a point where he’ll have to make some difficult choices about what projects he takes and how long he can hold out for the right ones.

There were reports last year that the actor and filmmakers had been considering a more mature, R-rated X-Forcestyle movie for a while, which would allow Deadpool to be part of a team instead of starring in another solo film. This could explain any reluctance to immediately make a fourth Deadpool movie, as it would still give fans more of Wade Wilson but without the pressure of a full sequel. If this is the case, the next installment might not be Deadpool 4 at all, but something completely new. In the meantime, all three existing Deadpool* movies are available to stream on Disney+.

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2026-01-27 19:09