What Happened to Ryan Rodney Reynolds?

Ryan Reynolds has maintained his status as one of Hollywood's most bankable stars and has significantly expanded his entrepreneurial empire in recent years. His acting career saw a major highlight in 2024 with the release of "Deadpool & Wolverine" on July 26, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and became the second-highest-grossing film of the year and the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. The film later debuted on Disney+ in November 2024. Looking ahead to 2026, Reynolds has a busy slate, including the R-rated live-action/animation comedy "Animal Friends" set for May 1, the Apple Studios film "Mayday" on September 4, and a return as Deadpool in "Avengers: Doomsday" on December 18. He is also attached to star in and produce "Boy Band" and has numerous other projects in various stages of development, such as "Red Notice 2," a "Free Guy" sequel, and a "Detective Pikachu" sequel.

Beyond his acting roles, Reynolds has become a highly successful businessman. A key turning point was his investment in Aviation American Gin in 2018, which was subsequently sold to Diageo for up to $610 million in August 2020. Reynolds retained an ongoing ownership interest and remains the public face of the brand. Another significant venture was his 25% stake in Mint Mobile, a budget-friendly wireless carrier. T-Mobile acquired Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion in March 2023, with the deal closing in May 2024, earning Reynolds an estimated $300-330 million. He continues in a creative role as a spokesperson for Mint.

Perhaps his most widely publicized business endeavor is the co-ownership of Wrexham AFC with Rob McElhenney, which they acquired in November 2020 for approximately $2.5 million. Under their ownership, the club has experienced a remarkable resurgence, securing promotion to EFL League One in 2024 and then to the Championship in 2025. This success has been chronicled in the Emmy Award-winning docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham," which was renewed for three additional seasons in April 2026, ensuring its run until at least 2029. In March 2026, Reynolds and the ownership group led a €56 million investment into Wrexham AFC, further solidifying the club's financial position and ambition to compete in the Championship and beyond. The club's value was estimated at £100 million as of March 2025.

Reynolds' production company and digital marketing agency, Maximum Effort, founded in 2018, continues to thrive. It renewed its first-look development deal with Paramount Pictures through December 2026, covering a wide range of film projects. Maximum Effort was also named one of Time's 100 most influential companies in 2025. In his personal life, Reynolds remains married to Blake Lively, with whom he shares four children. While 2024 saw them reportedly planning a break from their busy schedules to focus on family, recent reports in April 2026 indicate discussions about a potential move to the UK, partly influenced by Lively's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, which has drawn significant public attention. Despite some media speculation regarding their relationship amidst these challenges, Reynolds and Lively were seen together at a Wrexham match in March 2026, appearing united.