Following Marvel Cinematic Universe rumors of Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds having a feud on the Avengers: Doomsday set, a new report has emerged about what’s going on. After his departure from the MCU timeline following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Downey is set to make his return, but this time as Victor von Doom, a.k.a. Doctor Doom.

While the Avengers: Doomsday cast are currently shooting the highly anticipated Phase 6 movie, rumors recently surfaced online that Downey was supposedly having conflicts with Reynolds over a “poorly timed joke.” This happened shortly after reports came out that Reynolds is allegedly back for the film as ᴅᴇᴀᴅpool.

However, PEOPLE has now revealed that Downey and Reynolds’ alleged feud is nothing but a rumor, as sources close to the outlet are saying that there is “zero bad blood.“ PEOPLE also added that the two actors “have never met in person.“

A handful of stars have reportedly finished shooting their Avengers: Doomsday scenes, but it’s unclear if Downey is one of them. At the time of this story’s publication, Downey, Reynolds, and Marvel Studios have not commented on the original feud rumors nor the report from PEOPLE.

What The Robert Downey Jr. & Ryan Reynolds Feud Report Means

While it was said that Reynolds would appear in the 2026 entry, ᴅᴇᴀᴅline reported on August 15 that the Wade Wilson star isn’t expected to be in either Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars. That is what made the feud report questionable, as it would be impossible for Reynolds to have disputes with Downey on set if he was not even in the movie.

Given how easy it is for rumors to go viral about major Hollywood blockbusters like the MCU, it’s not a shock that this false narrative took off the way it did, especially in the current age of social media. Unless it comes from reputable sources, it’s always key to take reports like Reynolds and Downey’s alleged feud with a grain of salt.

Our Take On The Robert Downey Jr. & Ryan Reynolds Feud Report

While it’s a shame that many believed that the actors were having a conflict, it’s good to finally have some clarification, including the fact that the two Hollywood stars have never even met each other. Even though ᴅᴇᴀᴅpool won’t be sharing the screen with Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, there are plenty of heroes who will take him on.

Time will tell what other actors are actually going to be in the film, as Kevin Feige has stated that the full cast hasn’t been revealed yet. Hopefully, as Avengers: Doomsday gets closer to finishing filming, more details on the actual story for the movie will emerge.