Are Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Writing for Avengers: Doomsday?

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman may have a hand in writing for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, as their names appear in the Writer's Guild directory. This revelation has ignited speculation about a potential crossover of their characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the primary writing credits go to established Marvel writers, the involvement of Reynolds and Jackman raises exciting questions for fans. Directed by the Russo brothers, Avengers: Doomsday is set to release in India on December 17. Will we see Deadpool and Wolverine together in the MCU? Read on to find out more!

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 17:13 IST

Hollywood Stars' Involvement in Marvel's Latest

Los Angeles: The contributions of Hollywood icons Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to the Marvel Cinematic Universe may extend beyond their acting roles. Fans have discovered their names listed in the Writer's Guild of America directory, indicating potential screenwriting credits for Avengers: Doomsday.

Reynolds previously contributed as a writer for Deadpool 2 and the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. Their performances in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024 received significant acclaim, as reported by Variety.

The primary writing credits for Doomsday go to Marvel veterans Stephen McFeely, known for Loki, and Michael Waldron, who also worked on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Reynolds and Jackman's names appear among several writers credited for the film's additional literary material.

This revelation has sparked speculation among fans about a possible crossover of Deadpool and Wolverine into the larger MCU, although no official announcements have been made.

While Jackman has remained silent on the matter, Reynolds hinted at the writing credits with a cryptic post on X.

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters in India on December 17.