Hayley Atwell and Ryan Reynolds confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Studios announced at its Hall H panel during the San Diego Comic‑Con on July 26, 2026 that Hayley Atwell will reprise her role as Peggy Carter and Ryan Reynolds will return as Deadpool in the upcoming multiverse film *Avengers: Doomsday*. The panel, attended by roughly 7,000 fans, featured the actors on stage; Reynolds appeared in character wearing a gray “Canadian tuxedo” suit, and Atwell discussed how the love story between Peggy and Steve Rogers drives her return.
The film is slated to open on December 18, 2026 and will also see Chris Evans back as Steve Rogers, linking the new installment to the emotional finale of *Avengers: Endgame*. Marvel used the announcement to hint at the broader scope of the multiverse narrative and to generate anticipation across the franchise.
Marvel’s casting confirmations signal a major continuation of the MCU’s Phase 5 storyline, with two iconic characters re‑entering the saga and the potential for further crossover appearances.
Entities: Avengers: Doomsday · Hayley Atwell · Marvel Studios · Peggy Carter · Ryan Reynolds
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 9 SOURCES] The casting announcements were made at Marvel's Hall H panel during San Diego Comic‑Con on July 26, 2026. (Panel report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday. (Interview with Evans)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Hayley Atwell will reprise her role as Peggy Carter in Avengers: Doomsday. (Marvel announcement at Comic‑Con Hall H panel)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role as Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday. (Marvel announcement at Comic‑Con Hall H panel)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to open on December 18, 2026. (Marvel release schedule)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ryan Reynolds appeared on stage wearing a grey suit referred to as a “Canadian tuxedo”. (Panel description)