Deadpool Movies in Order
There are three Deadpool movies. The first two were made by Fox; the third, Deadpool & Wolverine, is part of the MCU.
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- 1DeadpoolNot MCU2016
- 2Deadpool 2Not MCU2018
- 3Deadpool & Wolverine2024
Ryan Reynolds spent years getting a faithful Deadpool film made after the version of the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) went badly wrong. Deadpool (2016) finally arrived R-rated, foul-mouthed and very aware it was a superhero movie, and it became one of the biggest R-rated films of its time.
After Disney bought Fox, Deadpool moved into the MCU. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is officially an MCU film, but it’s really a farewell to the Fox X-Men universe, and the jokes land harder if you’ve seen the first two Deadpool films and Logan.
Deadpool movies in release order
Deadpool 2 (2018)
Deadpool forms X-Force to protect a young mutant from Cable. Also not MCU.
Stream:Disney+, HBO Max
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
The TVA pulls Deadpool into the MCU and he recruits a very reluctant Wolverine. Officially MCU, Phase Five.
Stream:Disney+
Also worth watching
- Logan (2017): Watch before Deadpool & Wolverine, whose opening leans heavily on Logan.
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009): The infamous first Deadpool. Deadpool & Wolverine mocks it, so it helps to know what it’s mocking.
- Loki: Season 1 (2021): Explains the TVA, which runs the plot of Deadpool & Wolverine.
The best order to watch the Deadpool movies
Watch in release order: Deadpool → Deadpool 2 → Deadpool & Wolverine. If you have time, add Logan before the third film, and Loki Season 1 if you’ve never seen the TVA.
All three are rated R for strong violence and language, unlike the rest of the MCU. If you’re deciding whether they’re OK for a teenager, our parents’ guide covers the ratings. Gambit fans can follow the character in our Gambit watch order.
Deadpool movies FAQ
How many Deadpool movies are there?
Three: Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Are the Deadpool movies part of the MCU?
Only Deadpool & Wolverine. The first two are Fox films set in the X-Men universe; the third pulls that universe into contact with the MCU.
Do I need to watch the first two before Deadpool & Wolverine?
You can follow it without them, but a lot of the humor and the emotional payoff depend on them.
Is Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday?
Not officially. Ryan Reynolds was not part of Marvel’s Doomsday cast announcement, and reports have conflicted.
Where can I stream the Deadpool movies?
All three stream on Disney+ in the US.