Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds Shared Filmography and Roles
Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds have appeared together in multiple feature films, most notably the action-comedy Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and the romantic comedy The Adam Project (2022). Garner plays a supporting role in Deadpool & Wolverine, while Reynolds stars as the lead, Deadpool. In The Adam Project, Garner co-stars with Reynolds as part of a family-centered sci-fi action narrative. Both films are distributed by major studios and have generated significant public attention and box office revenue. For more details on Reynolds' filmography, see Forbes.
Garner and Reynolds have also collaborated on projects tied to their respective production companies. Garner co-founded Varsity Pictures and has produced and acted in films such as Peppermint (2018) and Miracles from Heaven (2014). Reynolds co-founded Maximum Effort Productions, which has produced Deadpool & Wolverine and The Adam Project. While direct joint production credits between the two actors are limited, their shared appearances link their individual production entities to major studio releases. For information on Maximum Effort Productions, see Forbes.
Box Office Performance and Financial Impact
Deadpool & Wolverine earned over $1.2 billion globally in its opening run, making it one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of all time. Garner's appearance in the film contributed to its cross-audience appeal, drawing fans of her earlier work in 13 Going on 30 and Alias. The Adam Project generated strong viewership on Netflix, though exact subscriber and revenue figures remain proprietary to Netflix and its parent company, Netflix, Inc. For public financial data on Netflix, see SEC EDGAR.
The combined box office and streaming performance of films featuring both actors supports the financial models of their respective studios. Disney and Marvel Studios, which distributed Deadpool & Wolverine, reported strong quarterly revenue tied to the film's theatrical run. Netflix has not disclosed granular subscriber conversion data linked to The Adam Project, but the film remains among the platform's most-watched original titles. For Disney's financial reports, see SEC EDGAR.
Production Companies and Industry Structure
Maximum Effort Productions and Varsity Pictures
Maximum Effort Productions, founded by Ryan Reynolds, operates as a film and television production and marketing company. The company has produced Deadpool & Wolverine, The Adam Project, and several commercial campaigns. Varsity Pictures, co-founded by Jennifer Garner, focuses on film and television development and production. Both companies work