Ryan Reynolds Filmography Overview
Ryan Reynolds has appeared in more than 50 films, with lead roles in Deadpool, Free Guy, and The Adam Project. His career spans comedy, action, and animation, working with studios including 20th Century Studios, Marvel Studios, and Netflix. Reynolds founded Maximum Effort Productions, which co-produces several of his projects. He also owns a stake in Wrexham AFC, a Welsh football club documented in the series Welcome to Wrexham. His films have grossed over $7 billion worldwide at the box office. Forbes reports his estimated net worth.
Reynolds began acting in the late 1990s with TV roles before moving to film. His breakout leading role came in 2016 with Deadpool, which earned over $783 million globally. He later starred in Life, 6 Underground, and Spenser Confidential. His production company, Maximum Effort, has a first-look deal with Paramount. Reynolds also serves as an executive producer on several series and films, expanding his involvement beyond acting.
Major Deadpool Films and Roles
The Deadpool franchise includes Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool & Wolverine, released by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, is the first R-rated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as Wade Wilson, also known as Deadpool. The film features cameos from characters across the X-Men and multiverse storylines. It is based on the Marvel Comics character created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld. The Deadpool wiki provides character details.
Deadpool 2, released in 2018, grossed over $785 million worldwide. The film introduced the X-Force team and featured a revised ending after test screenings. Reynolds co-wrote the story and served as producer through Maximum Effort. The franchise is known for breaking the fourth wall, R-rated humor, and high-octane action sequences. The films are distributed by 20th Century Studios, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Company.
Other Notable Films and Business Ventures
Reynolds starred in Free Guy, a 2022 action-comedy produced by 20th Century Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film grossed over $331 million worldwide and explores a non-player character in a video game gaining self-awareness. Reynolds also starred in The Adam Project, a 2022 science fiction film produced by Skydance and distributed by Netflix. He played a time-traveling pilot alongside Walker Scobell and Mark Ruffalo. SEC filings show his production company investments.
Beyond film, Reynolds co-owns Wrexham AFC with Rob McElhenney, documented in the FX/Hulu series Welcome to Wrexham. He acquired a stake in the club in 2020. Reynolds also holds ownership in Aviation Gin, which he sold to Diageo in 2020 for an estimated $610 million. He is a board member of the MLS team Austin FC and has invested in several tech startups. Forbes details his business portfolio.