Merc With a Mouth Returns: Ryan Reynolds Confirms Deadpool Sequel

For months, Marvel fans have speculated about the future of the Merc with a Mouth following the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine. Those rumors were finally put to rest when Ryan Reynolds took the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York and made the announcement fans had been hoping to hear: Deadpool 4 is officially happening. The reveal was brief but impactful. During his appearance at Fanatics Fest, Reynolds confirmed that another Deadpool film is in development, sending the crowd into an immediate frenzy. While the actor stopped short of revealing a release date, director, or plot details, he did tease that the new installment would draw from lesser-known corners of Deadpool’s comic book history. “There are some really obscure gems,” Reynolds said, suggesting the fourth film will mine comic stories that have yet to make the jump to the big screen. The announcement represents a noticeable shift from Reynolds’ comments over the past year. Following Deadpool & Wolverine, the actor repeatedly suggested that Wade Wilson’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might be as a supporting character in ensemble films rather than starring in another solo adventure. He even floate...