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title: "Deadpool 2"
year: 2018
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fi1m_id: "deadpool-2"
imdb_id: "tt5463162"
tmdb_id: 383498
wikidata_id: "Q25431158"
fi1m_score: 72
critics_score: 62
critics_reviews: 28
published: "2026-10-05T14:34:18.944784+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-05T14:34:19.231629+00:00"
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# Deadpool 2 (2018)

Directed by David Leitch · 2h 00m · Action, Comedy, Adventure

## Identity

Deadpool 2

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/deadpool-2
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** deadpool-2
- **IMDb ID:** tt5463162
- **TMDB ID:** 383498
- **Wikidata ID:** Q25431158
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5463162/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/383498, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25431158

**Fi1m score: 72** · Critics 62 from 28 reviews

*In a sentence:* Josh Brolin deserves overtime for keeping a straight face opposite Ryan Reynolds

> Ryan Reynolds keeps *Deadpool 2* funny, and David Leitch makes the fighting worth following. The familiar plotting and relentless references wear it down, but this is good company for those already fond of the chatter.

## Synopsis

Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), also known as Deadpool, returns with his running commentary on the superhero business intact. Cable (Josh Brolin), Firefist (Julian Dennison) and Domino (Zazie Beetz) enter the action, while Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), Weasel (T.J. Miller) and Blind Al (Leslie Uggams) also feature. Deadpool brings together a team of warriors, turning recruitment into another part of his superhero duties. Between the fighting and the team-building, he keeps up a stream of lewd jokes and pop-culture references, with emotional pain also part of the story.

## Review

*Deadpool 2* is a good, noisy superhero comedy that would be better if it stopped checking that we had noticed the jokes. David Leitch gives the fighting enough shape and force to make the action worth watching between the insults. Ryan Reynolds supplies the essential pleasure: a performer who can make relentless chatter sound as though it has only just occurred to him. The film wants to mock superhero habits while keeping their violence, companionship and emotional reassurance. It succeeds often enough to earn the evening, provided the chatter is part of the attraction.

As Wade Wilson, Ryan Reynolds knows how long to let a crude line hang before moving on. He has the speed to pass over a weak gag without pausing for permission, and there are enough good ones to justify the tactic. Josh Brolin gives Cable the seriousness needed to make their scenes work; he does not compete for the joke. We laughed at their exchanges because Cable’s seriousness makes Deadpool’s chatter sound even more unreasonable. Their scenes give the dialogue some welcome changes of pace.

Julian Dennison brings a useful touch of vulnerability to Firefist without losing the comic timing. He makes the emotional passages feel less like a pause imposed on the comedy. Zazie Beetz is just as welcome as Domino, delivering jokes without the visible effort that sometimes creeps into the writing. Her action scenes have a playful inventiveness, and we would happily trade a handful of references for more of her. The supporting cast gives the film more variety than its central voice can supply alone.

David Leitch earns his place here through the action’s legibility: the convoy sequence has weight without becoming impossible to follow. Cinematographer Jonathan Sela keeps the physical business readable, so the fighting remains worth watching even when the jokes miss. Editors Craig Alpert, Michael McCusker, Dirk Westervelt and Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir give those passages a briskness that the surrounding dialogue does not always match. We can enjoy a piece of staging without needing another remark to tell us how absurd it is.

David Scheunemann’s production design gives the action space without offering much that stays with us afterwards. That seems a fair trade in a film with this many performers competing for attention. Tyler Bates’s score supplies the expected drive, though it is unlikely to be what we remember. The fighting and the comic delivery remain the chief attractions.

The script by Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese and Ryan Reynolds is less reliable about when to stop. Pop-culture references accumulate until recognising something is supposed to be enough to make us laugh, and some crude jokes arrive with little beyond their crudeness to recommend them. The emotional material is also too often interrupted before it has had time to register. This is frustrating because the cast can handle it, as the quieter strength in Josh Brolin’s performance makes clear. Familiar plotting would matter less if the film did not keep congratulating itself for knowing the formula.

As superhero parody, this is better at finding comic uses for familiar situations than at questioning them. We do not need it to overthrow a genre to enjoy its fights or its performers. But 120 minutes is a generous allowance for a comic voice with so few settings, and some trimming would have helped. Take it as an action comedy, with a high tolerance for chatter, and there is enough here to make the evening worthwhile.

*Fi1m score 72, published 5 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

The reviews lean towards qualified approval, with praise clustering around Ryan Reynolds’s comic timing and the supporting cast. Zazie Beetz’s Domino is a recurring highlight, while Josh Brolin and Julian Dennison draw notice for giving the comedy some emotional weight. Several critics find the sequel funnier than the original and credit David Leitch with energetic, inventive action. Even some less enthusiastic notices find individual gags and set-pieces worth the return.

The spread is wide, however. The Evening Standard celebrates the relentless verbal and visual comedy; Vulture finds the jokes mostly unsuccessful and the action undistinguished, while praising Brolin. Between those positions, reservations centre on repetition, overstuffed plotting and pop-culture references that wear thin. Several critics also question how subversive a film can be when it follows familiar superhero conventions. The disagreement is largely over whether the performers and the better jokes compensate for that familiarity.

## Straight answers

**Is Deadpool 2 worth watching?**

*Deadpool 2* is worth watching for its readable action and Ryan Reynolds’s comic timing, provided relentless chatter is part of the attraction; we score it 72 out of 100. Josh Brolin’s seriousness gives the jokes something to work against, though familiar plotting and too many pop-culture references make the two hours feel generous.

**How long is Deadpool 2, and what is it rated?**

*Deadpool 2* runs 2h 00m. It is an action and comedy film.

**Where can I watch Deadpool 2 in Serbia?**

*Deadpool 2* is streaming on Disney+ in Serbia. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Deadpool 2, and is it suitable for children?**

*Deadpool 2* has a UK 15 certificate, and its forceful fighting and stream of lewd jokes make it unsuitable for children. We would steer younger viewers and anyone uncomfortable with violent action elsewhere; for older teenagers and adults, the main considerations are the violence and crude humour rather than any promise of a gentle superhero comedy.

**How does Deadpool 2 compare to Hot Fuzz?**

*Deadpool 2* offers superhero fights and relentless wisecracks, while [*Hot Fuzz*](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz) is the stronger choice for a parody with a properly built mystery. We recommend the latter for its sharp, affectionate police comedy, though repeated gags and overextended action test its length too; choose *Deadpool 2* if Reynolds’s chatter and inventive fighting are the chief attractions.

**What should I watch after Deadpool 2?**

After *Deadpool 2*, try [*Hot Fuzz*](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz) (2007, Fi1m 84): A fond police-film parody that bothers to build a proper mystery. Then [*The Good, the Bad, the Weird*](https://film.one/film/the-good-the-bad-the-weird) (2008, Fi1m 74): Three competing egos keep this South Korean chase busy and funny; and [*Big Trouble in Little China*](https://film.one/film/big-trouble-in-little-china) (1986, Fi1m 78): A boastful hero keeps talking while other people handle the difficult parts.

### Reviews we read (28)

- **Evening Standard**, Matthew Norman (5/5): Norman calls it a superior sequel, praising its relentless verbal and visual gags. He especially singles out Ryan Reynolds’s brilliant, perfectly suited performance. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/deadpool-2-review-the-merc-with-the-mouth-is-back-and-better-than-ever-a3842551.html)
- **Empire**, John Nugent (80/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel funnier and more entertaining than the original, while retaining its irreverent superhero parody. They single out Ryan Reynolds’ performance and David Leitch’s muscular, inventive action for praise. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/deadpool-2-2-review/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, THR Staff (80/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel as funny as its predecessor and a refreshing antidote to superhero fatigue. They praise its fluid mix of bloody action and lewd comedy, anchored by Ryan Reynolds’s irreverent performance. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/deadpool-2-review-1111085/)
- **The i Paper**, Matthew Turner (★★★★): Turner finds the sequel a funny, satisfying antidote to superhero fatigue. He praises its rapid-fire jokes, energetic action and strong performances, though he notes that the profanity sometimes goes too far. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/deadpool-2-review-154464)
- **Total Film**, Kevin Harley (4/5): The critic says this is a rare comedy sequel that improves on its predecessor. They praise its outrageous set-pieces and Leitch’s energetic, extravagantly gratuitous action. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/deadpool-2-review/)
- **Film Comment**, Michael Sragow (75/100, inferred): Sragow views the sequel as an improvement and a satisfying return to the comic’s roots. He praises its pulpy, irreverent spirit. [Read](https://www.filmcomment.com/deep-focus-deadpool-2/)
- **Radio Times**, Emma Simmonds (70/100, inferred): The headline suggests the sequel stays true to the original’s irreverent spirit. The standfirst highlights the return of the potty-mouthed hero with new companions. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/deadpool-2-review-remains-true-to-the-originals-middle-finger-brandishing-spirit/)
- **Variety**, Andrew Barker (65/100, inferred): Barker finds the sequel sharper and funnier than the original, though its relentless rudeness and uneven jokes sometimes undermine it. He singles out the X-Force team-building scenes as the film’s funniest stretch. [Read](https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/deadpool-2-film-review-1202810071/)
- **Screen Daily**, Fionnuala Halligan (64/100, inferred): The page identifies this as a review but does not reveal the critic’s verdict. Its standfirst notes Deadpool’s return and a new team of warriors, but the paywall hides what the critic singles out for praise or complaint. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/deadpool-2-review/5129369.article)
- **The New York Times** (64/100, inferred): The page could not be accessed, so the critic’s verdict is unavailable. No praise or complaint can be verified from the provided page text. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/14/movies/deadpool-2-review-ryan-reynolds.html)
- **The Guardian**, Steve Rose (3/5): The review finds the sequel funny and charming but less subversive than it aims to be. It praises Ryan Reynolds’ skill at blending comedy with emotional pain, while criticizing the film’s treatment of its diverse characters. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/may/15/deadpool-2-review-ryan-reynolds-weapons-grade-gags-subversive)
- **Sight and Sound**, Kim Newman (50/100, inferred): Newman finds the film’s humor hit-and-miss, with wearisome stretches before the story comes together. He praises Julian Dennison’s funny performance and the midpoint jail-convoy sequence, while criticizing jokes that have outlived their welcome. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/deadpool-2-review-super-mouth-runs)
- **Slant Magazine**, Jake Cole (2/4): Cole finds the film uneven, with its parody and jokes often falling flat. He praises the chaotic X-Force parachute sequence and the chemistry between Reynolds and Brolin. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/deadpool-2/)
- **Little White Lies**, Hannah Strong (2/2/2): Strong finds the film juvenile, repetitive and culturally stale. She singles out Zazie Beetz’s Domino as its highlight, while noting there is little competition for that distinction. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/deadpool-2)
- **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (2/5): The review finds the sequel’s jokes wearing thin and its plotting more conventional. It singles out the humor as the main weakness, saying it loses its impact. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/deadpool-2)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Jen Yamato (30/100, inferred): Yamato finds the sequel overfamiliar, arguing that its snark and gross-out humor have lost the original’s freshness. She singles out Celine Dion’s theme song as the film’s one genuinely surprising highlight. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-deadpool-2-review-20180514-story.html)
- **The New Yorker**, Richard Brody (20/100, inferred): Brody finds the sequel deadening despite some improvements over the original. He faults its corporate feel and argues that its diverse cast and self-aware jokes conceal a politically hollow, contextless story. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/deadpool-2-a-deadening-sequel-that-feels-like-simulacrum)
- **Vulture**, David Edelstein (20/100, inferred): Edelstein finds the film tedious and predictable, with jokes that mostly miss and action that feels undistinguished. He praises Josh Brolin’s dignified, affecting performance as Cable and notes that a few gags land. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2018/05/deadpool-2-review.html)
- **Digital Spy**, Hugh Armitage (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel smart, emotionally engaging, and more consistently funny than the original. They single out Zazie Beetz’s Domino as a standout, while wishing she had more screen time. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a856766/deadpool-2-review-spoiler-free-ryan-reynolds-sequel/)
- **NME** (85/100, inferred): The review finds the sequel an almost perfect follow-up that builds on the original’s appeal. It praises Julian Dennison’s comic timing and vulnerability, while noting that the pop-culture gags can become overwhelming. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/deadpool-2-film-review-2314606)
- **Den of Geek**, Don Kaye (4/5): Kaye finds the sequel bigger, funnier, and better than the first, with more story and stronger characters. He particularly praises David Leitch’s coherent, visceral action and Josh Brolin’s layered performance as Cable. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/deadpool-2-review-bigger-funnier-and-better-than-the-first/)
- **Eye for Film**, Max Crawford (75/100, inferred): Crawford finds the sequel entertaining and says it succeeds through Ryan Reynolds’s appeal and its familiar formula. He praises Josh Brolin’s Cable and Zazie Beetz’s Domino, while noting that the second act sags and Negasonic Teenage Warhead is underused. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/deadpool-2-2018-film-review-by-stuart-crawford)
- **/Film**, Chris Evangelista (75/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel a mostly successful improvement, though its lazy plotting and self-undercutting jokes weaken it. They especially praise Ryan Reynolds’ comic timing and Zazie Beetz’s effortlessly charming performance as Domino. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/558383/deadpool-2-spoiler-review/)
- **HeyUGuys** (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel entertaining but less satisfying as a whole. They praise David Leitch’s energetic visuals and single out the action sequence featuring the major players. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/deadpool-2-review/)
- **The Wrap** (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel entertaining and amusing, but ultimately a by-the-numbers replay that does not raise the stakes. Zazie Beetz’s performance as Domino is singled out as especially enjoyable. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/deadpool-2-film-review-ryan-reynolds-josh-brolin/)
- **The Skinny**, Jamie Dunn (★★★): Dunn finds the sequel funny and improved, but not as subversive as it imagines itself to be. He praises the inspired mutant-team sequence and Julian Dennison’s comic delivery, while faulting the film for familiar superhero clichés and underusing Domino. [Read](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-releases/deadpool-2)
- **The Ringer**, Sean Fennessey (55/100, inferred): Fennessey finds the film wildly entertaining but overstuffed, with its excess sometimes undermining the story. He praises Ryan Reynolds’s sharp, chatty performance and the film’s willingness to say what other superhero movies leave unsaid. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2018/05/18/movies/deadpool-2-ryan-reynolds-josh-brolin-review)
- **Consequence**, Dominick Suzanne-Mayer (45/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel uneven: often funny and clever, but weighed down by bloat and self-consciousness. Domino’s inventive action scenes and Zazie Beetz’s delivery stand out as highlights. [Read](https://consequence.net/2018/05/film-review-deadpool-2/)

## Details

- **Director:** David Leitch
- **Director:** David Leitch
- **Writer:** Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Ryan Reynolds
- **Cinematography:** Jonathan Sela
- **Editor:** Michael McCusker, Craig Alpert, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, Dirk Westervelt
- **Music:** Tyler Bates
- **Production design:** David Scheunemann
- **Costume design:** Kurt Swanson, Bart Mueller
- **Producer:** Simon Kinberg, Ryan Reynolds, Lauren Shuler Donner
- **Cast:** Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool / Juggernaut (voice); Josh Brolin as Cable; Morena Baccarin as Vanessa; Julian Dennison as Firefist; Zazie Beetz as Domino; T.J. Miller as Weasel; Leslie Uggams as Blind Al; Karan Soni as Dopinder
- **Runtime:** 2h 00m
- **First release (Bulgaria):** 15 May 2018
- **Genres:** Action, Comedy, Adventure
- **Budget:** $110 million
- **Box office:** $786 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bpjtCbCz0

## Where to watch in Serbia

- Disney+: streaming, uhd

*Checked 2026-10-05.*

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## If you liked this

- *The Nice Guys* (2016): The bickering is sharper, and the violence leaves more of a bruise.
- *Kung Fu Hustle* (2004): Cartoon violence and carefully staged action share the same ridiculous space.
- *Hot Fuzz* (2007), Fi1m 84: A fond police-film parody that bothers to build a proper mystery. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/hot-fuzz.md)
- *The Good, the Bad, the Weird* (2008), Fi1m 74: Three competing egos keep this South Korean chase busy and funny. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-good-the-bad-the-weird.md)
- *Big Trouble in Little China* (1986), Fi1m 78: A boastful hero keeps talking while other people handle the difficult parts. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/big-trouble-in-little-china.md)

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