Ryan Reynolds Shuts Down Oscar Hosting Rumors: “Not in the Cards for 2025”

In a candid interview with Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, Ryan Reynolds put to rest speculation that he and his close friend Hugh Jackman would be hosting the 2025 Academy Awards. Despite buzz around the pair being top contenders, Reynolds made it clear that he is not in talks for the role, and he’s not planning to take it on next year.

Reynolds, 48, acknowledged the challenging nature of hosting such a high-profile event. “Historically speaking, that is a difficult job,” he said, reflecting on the success of previous hosts. “We’ve had people that have come before us that did it flawlessly, I think, and you’ve had people who are so talented and just based on what’s happening out there in the zeitgeist, you’re like, ‘Oh, that was hard. It’s a very hard job.’”

While the Deadpool star was quick to shut down the rumors for 2025, he expressed a long-term interest in hosting the Oscars someday. “It would be a dream to do it one day. I’ll say that,” Reynolds said, leaving the door open for future possibilities. However, for the next 12 months, his focus will be elsewhere.

Reynolds revealed that his current priorities lie in working on a new movie project for himself, Jackman, and director Shawn Levy—not a Marvel film. This year, however, is largely dedicated to his family. Reynolds spoke passionately about spending time with his wife, actress Blake Lively, and their four children. “I am not even busy,” he joked. “Deadpool & Wolverine, like the other Deadpool movies, they consume my entire life… I have four kids, and I actually—spoiler alert—love my kids.”

Though the Oscar hosting gig is not in the cards for 2025, it’s clear that Reynolds’ dedication to his family and his creative projects is taking precedence right now. As for Jackman, his former co-star in the Deadpool and Wolverine films, he’s no stranger to hosting, having taken the reins at the Oscars in 2009. With both stars balancing their successful careers and family life, the possibility of them hosting together in the future remains an exciting prospect for fans.

As for the 2025 Academy Awards, it looks like the search for the perfect host will continue, but fans can rest assured that Ryan Reynolds will be one to watch for future hosting opportunities.