Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Listed as Writers on 'Avengers: Doomsday' — Sparking Deadpool and Wolverine Return Talk
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Marvel fans have a brand-new reason to believe Deadpool and Wolverine could be crashing "Avengers: Doomsday."
The Writers Guild of America directory lists Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman among ten writers credited with "Additional Literary Material" for Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday" — the next huge ensemble film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The listing has set off a wave of speculation that both stars will return as Deadpool and Wolverine, even though neither has been confirmed to appear in the film.
It is important to be clear about what the credit actually means. Reynolds and Jackman are listed as writers, not as cast members. "Additional Literary Material" is a writing credit for contributions to the script that fall short of a full screenplay credit — and it does not, on its own, confirm that either actor will show up on screen. But in the world of Marvel fandom, where every credit, casting note and set photo is picked apart for clues, the discovery was always going to cause a stir.
Reynolds has already joked about the discovery on social media, leaning into the speculation in the way only he can. Jackman, meanwhile, has stayed quieter — but his name on the credits is a first in its own right.
What the Credits Actually Say
The main "Written by" credit for "Avengers: Doomsday" belongs to Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, two of Marvel's most experienced screenwriters. The additional-material writers listed alongside Reynolds and Jackman include Eric Pearson, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jeff Loveness, Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton — a heavyweight group by any measure.
For Reynolds, a writing credit on a Marvel film is familiar territory. He previously co-wrote "Deadpool 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine," the 2024 smash that paired his Merc with a Mouth with Jackman's clawed mutant for the first time on the big screen. That film was one of the biggest hits of the year, and fans have been clamouring for a reunion ever since.
For Jackman, the credit is something new entirely: his first Marvel writing credit. The Australian star has played Wolverine for more than two decades, and his return in "Deadpool & Wolverine" was one of the most celebrated comebacks in recent blockbuster history. Now his name appears on the paperwork for the biggest Marvel movie of the next wave.
Does a writing credit mean both men will appear in "Avengers: Doomsday"? Not necessarily. Writers are sometimes brought in to polish dialogue, shape a character's voice, or contribute scenes — work that can happen entirely behind the scenes. But it is also true that Reynolds in particular is famously protective of Deadpool's voice, and Marvel bringing him in to work on the script would be a natural step if the character were set to appear.
The Countdown to Doomsday
"Avengers: Doomsday" opens on December 18, 2026, and the speculation is only going to intensify as that date approaches. Marvel has kept the film's full cast list closely guarded, and every new piece of information — a credit, a rumour, a social media joke — gets treated as a clue by a fanbase hungry for answers.
The film is the biggest Marvel event since "Avengers: Endgame," and the studio knows it. Bringing back the two stars who made "Deadpool & Wolverine" such a phenomenon would be a crowd-pleasing move — but Marvel has also shown it is willing to keep its biggest surprises under wraps until the last possible moment.
For now, the only confirmed fact is the credit itself: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman contributed writing to "Avengers: Doomsday." Everything else is speculation — exciting, plausible, and very much unconfirmed. As the superhero world keeps turning, the search for the next James Bond is gathering pace under Denis Villeneuve, and franchise news is dominating Hollywood headlines.
Whether Deadpool and Wolverine actually show up on December 18 remains to be seen — but the fact that both men helped write the movie makes the possibility feel a little more real than it did a week ago. Tom Holland's Spider-Man is also chasing awards glory this season, and the Marvel universe has never felt busier.
Do you think Deadpool and Wolverine will appear in "Avengers: Doomsday"? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
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