The hit DC series Lanterns has piqued Ryan Reynolds’ interest, as he recently spoke about the possibility of returning to the franchise. It has been nearly 15 years since the actor starred in the 2011 film Green Lantern. Although the movie was panned by critics and failed to win over fans, Reynolds has never stopped talking about it. Over the last decade, the actor has mercilessly poked fun at the film, whether it was its infamous animated suit or his decision to accept the role.

Clearly, Reynolds is not quite done with Green Lantern yet. So, as the new Lanterns series gains traction, Reynolds shared his thoughts on whether a return could be possible.

Ryan Reynolds is interested in returning to the world of Green Lanterns. In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, the actor was asked about whether he would be interested in making a cameo in HBO Max’s hit DC series Lanterns. Much to fans' excitement, Reynolds admitted his interest while reflecting on his role in the 2011 film Green Lantern.

"I love it," he said. "I learned so much making that movie, and I know what you're thinking, you're thinking, ' Oh, learn what not to do. In some part, yes, but also that anytime you're making that large, there are core lessons that come of it, and I owe my entire career to that movie."

Reynolds also acknowledged that he owes everything to the movie, which is not surprising considering how much he learned from the experience. Not only did the film teach him valuable lessons about creative control and its importance, but it also led him to meet his wife, Blake Lively, on set. Lively played Carol Ferris in the 2011 superhero film, while Reynolds portrayed Hal Jordan.

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While Reynolds’ film may have flopped upon its release, Green Lantern has found new life in 2026.

The 2011 movie Green Lantern was a box-office disappointment upon its release. The film grossed $237 million against a reported $200 million budget. However, the movie found new success in 2026. As per FlixPatrol, the film ranked No. 1 on the platform's movie chart in the United Kingdom and also held a #7–#8 spot on HBO Max's U.S. movie chart. The movie follows Hal Jordan and his battle against Parallax. 

While the film has since dropped down the streaming charts, its brief streaming success proves that there is still interest in seeing Reynolds back in the superhero suit. Moreover, the premiere of Lanterns likely drew attention to the 2011 movie, encouraging many viewers to revisit it. So, it will be interesting to see whether James Gunn could make room for Reynolds to join the series in a cameo, whether this season or a potential future one.

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