Deadpool

Name: Deadpool
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2016-02-09
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano

2016 | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 13 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Deadpool & Wolverine or The Suicide Squad, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$783 million worldwide on a $58 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 711K people sought it out in the past year