Marvel Studios showed up to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with the big guns. In case you somehow missed all the exciting announcements, Ryan Gosling was announced as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joined Black Panther 3 as T’Challa’s son and the new Black Panther, and the enormous Avengers: Doomsday cast assembled in Hall H. Then a suspiciously chatty “fan” wearing a svelte grey Deadpool suit interrupted the proceedings, and we now have a better look at that outfit.
At first, it was unclear whether Ryan Reynolds was actually beneath the mask or Marvel had planted another performer using prerecorded audio. The voice and jokes soon gave him away, and the superhero movie veteran later confirmed in an Instagram Stories post by sharing a close-up of himself in the costume, sans mask. Take a look at the full “JeanPool” ensemble below:
The grey suit has roots in Marvel’s X-Force comics, where Wolverine’s covert team traded brighter colors for black-and-grey stealth uniforms. Deadpool adopted the palette after joining the squad in Wolverine: The Road to Hell #1 in 2010, replacing the red sections of his usual costume with grey. Deadpool 2 offered a loose live-action nod when Wade formed his own X-Force team and later emerged with his red suit scorched into darker tones. This denim-inspired Comic-Con version now gives that fan-favorite alternate look a distinctly Canadian upgrade.
During the audience Q&A, Reynolds returned to one of Deadpool & Wolverine’s lingering mysteries by asking Paul Rudd where Thor was and why he had been crying. Luckily for our readers, Cinemablend was in attendance, and you can see our video of the hilarious moment embedded below.
During the audience Q&A, Reynolds returned to one of Deadpool & Wolverine’s lingering mysteries by asking Paul Rudd where Thor was and why he had been crying. Luckily, for our readers, CinemaBlend was in attendance, and you can see our video of the hilarious moment embedded below:
Such a wonderfully great Reynolds moment. While there have been plenty of rumors about Wade and Wolvie showing up in Doomsday, Marvel stopped short of confirming Deadpool for the 2026 calendar release or any other upcoming Marvel movie, for that matter, but we can all hope.
The costume keeps Deadpool’s familiar silhouette but swaps his usual red-and-black palette for shades of slate grey and blue. A small Canadian flag sits on the chest, while brown utility pouches, holsters and gold accents break up the darker design. Even the Deadpool belt buckle has been recolored to match. The result looks polished enough for an Avengers movie but still ridiculous enough to feel unmistakably Wade Wilson.
While the grey color scheme originated in the X-Force comics, Reynolds’ denim-inspired joke gives this version its own identity. Deadpool also recently sported the striking look in the popular Marvel Rivals video game. Should the costume eventually make its way to the big screen, here’s hoping those glowing red eyes come with it.
The Free Guy actor’s interruption came during a packed Doomsday presentation featuring directors Joe and Anthony Russo alongside Avengers, Fantastic Four and Fox-era X-Men actors. Marvel also screened exclusive footage for the Hall H crowd.
Whether the costume was created solely for a Comic-Con joke or has some connection to an upcoming Deadpool project remains unclear. Reynolds’ attempt to invite himself into Doomsday certainly did not produce an official casting announcement, no matter how nicely the suit fit.
Still, this is an awfully detailed costume for a one-night gag. Until Marvel explains more, fans at least have a close-up look at Reynolds proving that denim, a Canadian flag and enough ammunition can make one surprisingly svelte superhero ensemble.
Avengers: Doomsday, possibly including an appearance from Deadpool, arrives in theaters Dec. 18, 2026. Until then, fans can revisit the Merc's entire trilogy, or stream other MCU fare with a Disney+ subscription.
