‘Deadpool’ Buddies Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to Share Screen in ‘Star Wars’? What’s the Rumor All About?

Published 07/18/2025, 11:55 AM EDT

In the cosmic circus of Hollywood, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are not just stars; they are supernovas, blasting through box office records and leaving scorch marks on pop culture. They have not only played legends like Deadpool & Wolverine, they have become them. With billion-dollar swagger and wit that cuts sharper than adamantium, Deadpool & Wolverine were more than just a film; it was an event. Now, after lighting up screens and redefining superhero cinema, a wild new rumor links Reynolds and Jackman yet again.

A galaxy-shaking rumor teases Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman teaming up in a Star Wars project—could Marvel’s finest be heading to hyperspace together?

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In May, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Ryan Reynolds had begun scripting a new Deadpool film, one that would unite the wisecracking antihero with several X-Men characters. Now, a tweet from scooper @MyTimeToShineH claims that “Hugh Jackman's Wolverine appears in Ryan Reynolds' script for the next Deadpool movie,” hinting that the clawed legend is not bowing out after Secret Wars. Considering Marvel’s current release timeline, this mysterious project is likely set post-Secret Wars. However, this is all pure speculation, as no official confirmation has been made yet.

Whispers point to an X-Force-style lineup, possibly including Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Josh Brolin’s Cable. Though unconfirmed, curiosity around their potential roles in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars remains sky-high, especially after their recent cinematic triumph...sparking another hot debate among fans: who made more during their unforgettable Deadpool & Wolverine run, Reynolds or Jackman?

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Deadpool & Wolverine smashed records, but the real clash happened behind the scenes, between paychecks. Who cashed in bigger when the superhero showdown turned into a payday battle?

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman: the financial face-off after Deadpool & Wolverine

In 2024, fortune rolled out the red carpet for Ryan Reynolds, who secured a jaw-dropping $85 million after deductions. His triple role—producer, writer, and leading man—turned Deadpool & Wolverine into a global juggernaut, raking in $1.3 billion worldwide. On the other side, Hugh Jackman’s explosive return as Wolverine earned him $50 million, his highest payday yet according to Forbes. Impressive as it was, Jackman’s earnings still stood in the shadow of Reynolds’ towering financial triumph that year.

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In a twist only Hollywood could script, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman once turned their playful rivalry into a musical spectacle while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine. Though critics applauded their performances and comedic brilliance, the film itself received a more mixed response. The multiverse-spanning plot featured Deadpool hunting for a Wolverine variant to save his crumbling reality, leading to explosive team-ups and epic showdowns. Their chemistry lit up the screen, and now, rumors and fans alike are clamoring for another legendary reunion.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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