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7.6 / 10(33,477 votes)IMDbR20161h 48m$782.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Deadpool

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Synopsis

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.

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Official Trailer 2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Paris

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 12, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 10, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (13.5x ROI)

Production Budget

$58M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$782.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

13.5x

+$724.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $58MWorldwide: $782.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tim Miller
Screenplay & Story
Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza
Original Score
Tom Holkenborg
Original Title
Deadpool
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$58M
Worldwide Gross
$782.8M
Production Studios
20th Century Fox, The Donners' Company, Genre Films, Marvel Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tim Miller

Screenplay & Story

Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza

Original Score & Music

Tom Holkenborg

Director of Photography

Roger Vernon, Ken Seng

Film Editing

Julian Clarke

Producers

Ryan Reynolds, Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Paul Wernick, Stan Lee

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Rob LiefeldComic Book:Fabian Nicieza

Department Leadership Roster

Rhett Reese

Rhett Reese

Writer

Paul Wernick

Paul Wernick

Writer

Pauline Duvall

Visual Effects Supervisor

Charlie Iturriaga

Charlie Iturriaga

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jonathan Rothbart

Visual Effects Supervisor

Blaine Lougheed

Visual Effects Supervisor

Charles Tait

Charles Tait

Visual Effects Supervisor

Wayne Brinton

Visual Effects Supervisor

Pankaj Sonawane

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ryan Tudhope

Ryan Tudhope

Visual Effects Supervisor

Alex Wang

Visual Effects Supervisor

Vincent Cirelli

Visual Effects Supervisor

Tim Miller

Tim Miller

Director

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Producer

Julian Clarke

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Deadpool.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadpool

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Deadpool about?

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.

Who directed Deadpool?

Deadpool was directed by Tim Miller.

Who stars in Deadpool?

The principal cast of Deadpool includes Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano.

When was Deadpool released and how long is it?

Deadpool was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of Deadpool?

Deadpool had a reported production budget of $58M and grossed $782.8M at the worldwide box office (13.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Deadpool?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadpool was composed by Tom Holkenborg.

Is Deadpool based on a book or true story?

Deadpool is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Rob Liefeld", Comic Book: "Fabian Nicieza".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadpool?

Deadpool holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).