What is the best Ryan Reynolds movie?

From Deadpool to The Proposal, Ryan Reynolds has delivered unforgettable performances across comedy, action, and drama. Which film is his best?

1

Deadpool

The 2016 Deadpool broke the superhero mold with R-rated humor and fourth-wall-breaking antics, grossing over $780 million.

2

Deadpool 2

Deadpool 2 doubled down on the chaos with new characters and even bigger laughs, matching its predecessor's box office success.

3

Deadpool & Wolverine

The 2024 MCU debut of Deadpool & Wolverine smashed records as the highest-grossing R-rated film ever made.

4

The Proposal

The 2009 romantic comedy with Sandra Bullock became a massive hit and showed Reynolds' charming leading-man potential.

5

Free Guy

Free Guy's video game world concept gave Reynolds room to showcase his comedic talents in a fresh action-comedy.

6

Buried

The 2010 thriller Buried showcased Reynolds' dramatic range, carrying the entire film alone inside a coffin.

7

The Hitman's Bodyguard

The Hitman's Bodyguard paired Reynolds with Samuel L. Jackson for an irreverent action-comedy buddy film.

8

Detective Pikachu

Reynolds voiced the fan-favorite yellow Pokémon in this delightful live-action hybrid that charmed critics and audiences.

9

The Adam Project

The Adam Project blended heartfelt emotion with time-travel adventure in one of Netflix's biggest original films.

10

Red Notice

Red Notice became Netflix's most-watched film at the time of release, teaming Reynolds with Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot.

11

Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind earned critical praise for Reynolds' understated dramatic performance in this indie gambling road trip film.

12

Van Wilder

Van Wilder launched Reynolds into stardom as the party-loving campus legend in this raucous 2002 college comedy.

13

Just Friends

Just Friends showcased Reynolds in a fat suit playing a lovesick LA music exec returning to his high school roots.

14

Spirited

Spirited reimagined A Christmas Carol as a musical with Will Ferrell, displaying Reynolds' surprisingly strong vocal talents.

15

Green Lantern

Though a box office disappointment, Green Lantern was the sci-fi adventure that first put Reynolds in a superhero role.

16

6 Underground

Michael Bay's 6 Underground gave Reynolds maximum action hero territory in a globe-trotting Netflix blockbuster.

17

Safe House

Safe House paired Reynolds with Denzel Washington in a tense CIA thriller that became a major box office success.