Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson, a former Special Forces operative who becomes a mercenary with accelerated healing powers after a rogue experiment. With his new abilities, he adopts the alter ego Deadpool and seeks revenge on the man who nearly destroyed his life. The film is known for its irreverent humor, graphic violence, and breaking the fourth wall. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $783 million worldwide.
