Jackman & Reynolds' 'Hostage' Video Fuels MCU Hype

Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for its theatrical release on December 18, 2026, is generating significant buzz, largely due to its potential cast. Recent viral videos featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have intensified rumors that they will reprise their roles as Deadpool and Wolverine.

During Disney's D23 Expo, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige promoted Avengers: Doomsday, showcasing a video where Hugh Jackman humorously appeared to be coerced by Ryan Reynolds into pitching himself for the film. Reynolds subsequently shared this "hostage video" on social media, adding fuel to fan theories.

The widely circulated video, where Jackman humorously pleads for a role while Reynolds directs, has been interpreted by many as a playful confirmation of their involvement. Both actors' commitment to the gag has social media buzzing with anticipation.

Speculation is rife that Wolverine and Deadpool will indeed feature in the massive MCU team-up. One popular fan theory suggests a storyline involving multiversal incursions, which could organically integrate Deadpool and Wolverine into the larger narrative and motivate their involvement in stopping Doctor Doom.