The rumor began spreading online following Reynolds’ San Diego Comic-Con appearance honoring a decade of Deadpool.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: As anticipation builds for the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ a viral rumor has emerged claiming that Ryan Reynolds is set to retire his role as the Merc with a Mouth in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’ The speculation quickly caused an uproar among fans across social media, with many urging others to verify the information before reacting.
Rumor: Ryan Reynolds announces his retirement as Deadpool
According to the widespread post, Reynolds’ final bow as Deadpool will take place in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ the follow-up film to ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
The narrative gained significant traction after being shared across X, Facebook, and Instagram, racking up millions of views in a short span.
The purported exit triggered strong emotional reactions from the Marvel fanbase. While a large portion of users believed the news at face value, others expressed immediate doubt and questioned its legitimacy.
Fact Check: The story originated as a joke
In reality, the claim is entirely false. Neither Ryan Reynolds nor any official representatives from the film crew have stated that ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’—slated for a 2027 release—will mark the character’s swan song.
Mainstream entertainment news outlets have published no reports backing up the rumor, and Marvel Studios has made no such announcements.
Furthermore, the topic was not addressed at the recent San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), where Marvel showcased the initial footage for ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ hitting theaters in December.
The misinformation actually stemmed from an X account named ‘Chaos Crave,’ which explicitly labels itself as a satirical and parody profile in its biography.
Ryan Reynolds commemorates 10 years of Deadpool
The hoax began circulating shortly after Reynolds celebrated a major cinematic milestone for the franchise during SDCC on Saturday, July 25. He delighted fans with a memorable surprise appearance by mingling with the audience while wearing a custom blue denim and grey Deadpool costume.
Following the convention, Reynolds posted a video reel on X highlighting the best moments from the day, noting, “The fans got Deadpool off the ground so many years ago.”
He added in the caption, “Yesterday, 10 years after the first film and exactly 2 years after Deadpool & Wolverine, I felt so lucky to be on the #SDCC floor with everyone whose unapologetic devotion brings so much joy to this world.”