Directed by Tim Miller, the original film introduced Wade Wilson as a wisecracking mercenary who undergoes an experimental procedure to cure terminal cancer. The experiment leaves him with a hyper-accelerated healing factor but severe physical scarring. Produced on a modest budget of $58 million, the film grossed a massive $782.6 million worldwide, shattering opening weekend records for February and setting a new benchmark for R-rated cinema.
Keep an eye on FX or other Disney-owned channels, which occasionally run the films. What's Next: Deadpool 3 and the MCU
Deadpool 2 is bigger and bolder than its predecessor, packed with more characters, more outlandish action sequences, and even more jokes. While some critics felt it was a slight step down from the original, it was widely considered a worthy sequel. It earned an and a 66/100 on Metacritic.