Deadpool 2

A 2018 American superhero film directed by David Leitch and written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Ryan Reynolds. It serves as a sequel to "Deadpool" (2016) and the eleventh installment in the X-Men film series. The story follows Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), a wisecracking mercenary with accelerated healing powers, who continues his work as Deadpool. After failing to eliminate a target, Wade's girlfriend, Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), is killed by the target's associates, leading Wade into a deep depression and multiple suicide attempts, thwarted by his regenerative abilities. Colossus (Stefan Kapičić) rescues him and invites him to join the X-Men, hoping to give him a new purpose. On his first mission, Deadpool encounters Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), a young mutant with pyrokinetic abilities who has suffered abuse at a mutant re-education center. After an altercation, both are arrested and sent to a mutant prison. There, they are targeted by Cable (Josh Brolin), a cybernetic soldier from the future aiming to kill Russell to prevent a future tragedy. Determined to protect the boy, Deadpool assembles a team called X-Force, including Domino (Zazie Beetz), whose superpower is luck. Their mission faces challenges, leading to the release of Juggernaut, who allies with Russell. In the climactic battle, Deadpool sacrifices himself to save Russell, but Cable uses his last time-travel charge to prevent Wade's death, altering the timeline. The film blends dark humor, intense action sequences, and emotional depth, exploring themes of loss, redemption, and family. "Deadpool 2" received positive reviews and became the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series, earning $785.9 million worldwide against a $110 million budget.