The highly anticipated superhero film Deadpool 2 hit theaters on May 18, 2018, bringing back Ryan Reynolds as the wise-cracking mercenary Wade Wilson. With a Deadpool 2 budget of approximately $110 million, the sequel delivered bigger action sequences and introduced important new characters like Cable (Josh Brolin) and Domino (Zazie Beetz).
Directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2 Director), the film follows Wade Wilson as he forms the X-Force team to protect a young mutant from Cable, a time-traveling soldier. The movie expanded on the original's success with more elaborate fight scenes, emotional depth, and the signature fourth-wall-breaking humor that fans love. According to Deadpool 2 Wiki sources, the film earned over $785 million worldwide, proving the R-rated superhero formula could still draw massive audiences. The Deadpool FSK rating (German age rating system) classified it as suitable for mature audiences due to its violence and adult content.
Looking ahead, Deadpool 3 (officially titled "Deadpool & Wolverine") is generating massive buzz with its Deadpool 3 release date set for July 26, 2024. The upcoming film has an estimated Deadpool 3 budget of $250 million, making it the most expensive R-rated film ever produced. The Deadpool 3 plot brings Wade Wilson into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time, featuring Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine. With a reported Deadpool 3 länge (runtime) of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, fans can expect an action-packed adventure that bridges multiple Marvel universes while maintaining the irreverent tone that made the first two films such huge hits.