, 

Brianna Hildebrand, and Jack Kesy. In the film, Deadpool forms the X-Force to protect a young
mutant from the time-traveling soldier Cable.
Plans for a sequel to Deadpool began before the original film's release, and were confirmed in
February 2016. Though the original creative team of Reynolds, Reese, Wernick, and director Tim
Miller were quickly set to return for the second film, Miller left the project in October 2016 due to
creative differences with Reynolds and was soon replaced by Leitch. An extensive casting search
took place to fill the role of Cable, with Brolin ultimately cast. Filming took place in British
Columbia from June to October 2017. The film is dedicated to stuntwoman Joi "SJ" Harris, who died
in a motorcycle accident during filming.
Deadpool 2 was released in the United States on May 18, 2018 by 20th Century Fox. The film
outgrossed its predecessor, earning over $786 million worldwide, becoming the ninth-highest-
grossing film of 2018, the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series, as well as the highest-grossing
R-rated film. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, cast
performances, story and action sequences but criticized its tone and script. A PG-13-rated version of
the film, titled Once Upon a Deadpool, was released on December 12, 2018 to mixed reviews.
Following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, a third Deadpool film, set in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe, is currently under development at Marvel Studios.
Deadpool 2 is a 2018 American superhero film based upon the Marvel Comics character Deadpool.
It is the eleventh installment in the X-Men film series, and is the sequel to 2016's Deadpool. The film
was directed by David Leitch from a screenplay by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Ryan Reynolds,
who stars in the title role alongside Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, T.J.
Miller, Brianna Hildebrand, and Jack Kesy. In the film, Deadpool forms the X-Force to protect a
young mutant from the time-traveling soldier Cable.
Plans for a sequel to Deadpool began before the original film's release, and were confirmed in
February 2016. Though the original creative team of Reynolds, Reese, Wernick, and director Tim
Miller were quickly set to return for the second film, Miller left the project in October 2016 due to
creative differences with Reynolds and was soon replaced by Leitch. An extensive casting search
took place to fill the role of Cable, with Brolin ultimately cast. Filming took place in British
Columbia from June to October 2017. The film is dedicated to stuntwoman Joi "SJ" Harris, who died
in a motorcycle accident during filming.
Deadpool 2 was released in the United States on May 18, 2018 by 20th Century Fox. The film
outgrossed its predecessor, earning over $786 million worldwide, becoming the ninth-highest-
grossing film of 2018, the highest-grossing film in the X-Men series, as well as the highest-grossing
R-rated film. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, cast
performances, story and action sequences but criticized its tone and script. A PG-13-rated version of
the film, titled Once Upon a Deadpool, was released on December 12, 2018 to mixed reviews.
Following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, a third Deadpool film, set in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe, is currently under development at Marvel Studios.
Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same
name. Distributed by 20th Century Fox, it is the eighth film in the X-Men film series. Directed by Tim
Miller from a screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, it stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role
alongside Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T. J. Miller, Gina Carano, and Brianna Hildebrand. In the
film, Wade Wilson hunts the man who gave him mutant abilities and a scarred physical appearance,
becoming the beloved antihero Deadpool.
Development of a Deadpool film starring Reynolds began in February 2004, before he went on to
play the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009. Reese and Wernick were hired for a spinoff
in 2010. They worked with Reynolds to adapt the character more faithfully (including his fourth
wall breaking) after the portrayal in Wolverine was criticized for not doing so. Miller was hired in
2011, marking his directorial debut. An enthusiastic response to leaked test footage he created with
Reynolds led to a green-light from Fox in 2014. Additional casting began in early 2015, and filming
took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from March to May of that year. Several vendors
provided visual effects for the film, ranging from the addition of blood and gore to the creation of
the CG character Colossus.
Deadpool was released in the United States on February 12, 2016, after an unconventional
marketing campaign. The film achieved both financial and critical success. It earned over
$782 million against a $58 million budget, becoming the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2016 and
breaking numerous records, including highest-grossing X-Men film and R-rated film at the time.
Critics praised Reynolds' performance, the film's style and faithfulness to the comics, along with its
action sequences, though some criticized the plot as formulaic and were divided on the film's adult
humor. It received many awards and nominations, including two Critics' Choice Awards and
two Golden Globe nominations. A sequel, Deadpool 2, was released in 2018. Following
the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, a third film is in development at Marvel Studios.
Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same
name. Distributed by 20th Century Fox, it is the eighth film in the X-Men film series. Directed by Tim
Miller from a screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, it stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role
alongside Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T. J. Miller, Gina Carano, and Brianna Hildebrand. In the
film, Wade Wilson hunts the man who gave him mutant abilities and a scarred physical appearance,
becoming the beloved antihero Deadpool.
Development of a Deadpool film starring Reynolds began in February 2004, before he went on to
play the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009. Reese and Wernick were hired for a spinoff
in 2010. They worked with Reynolds to adapt the character more faithfully (including his fourth
wall breaking) after the portrayal in Wolverine was criticized for not doing so. Miller was hired in
2011, marking his directorial debut. An enthusiastic response to leaked test footage he created with
Reynolds led to a green-light from Fox in 2014. Additional casting began in early 2015, and filming
took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from March to May of that year. Several vendors
provided visual effects for the film, ranging from the addition of blood and gore to the creation of
the CG character Colossus.
Deadpool was released in the United States on February 12, 2016, after an unconventional
marketing campaign. The film achieved both financial and critical success. It earned over
$782 million against a $58 million budget, becoming the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2016 and
breaking numerous records, including highest-grossing X-Men film and R-rated film at the time.
Critics praised Reynolds' performance, the film's style and faithfulness to the comics, along with its
action sequences, though some criticized the plot as formulaic and were divided on the film's adult
humor. It received many awards and nominations, including two Critics' Choice Awards and
two Golden Globe nominations. A sequel, Deadpool 2, was released in 2018. Following
the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, a third film is in development at Marvel Studios.
Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Alvin
Sargent from a story by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Michael Chabon. Based on the
fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name, it is the second installment in the Spider-
Man trilogy and the sequel to Spider-Man (2002), starring Tobey Maguire alongside Kirsten
Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, and Donna Murphy.
Set two years after the events of Spider-Man, the film finds Peter Parker struggling to manage both
his personal life and his duties as Spider-Man, which affects his civilian life dramatically.
Meanwhile, Dr. Otto Octavius becomes a diabolical villain after a failed experiment kills his wife and
leaves him neurologically fused to mechanical tentacles. Spider-Man must stop him from recreating
the dangerous experiment, while dealing with a subconscious desire to stop being Spider-Man that
is stripping him of his powers. Raimi's inspiration for the film came from the comic book debut
of Doctor Octopus in 1964, the 1966 story arc If This Be My Destiny...!, and the 1967 story
arc Spider-Man No More! Principal photography began in April 2003 in New York City and also took
place in Los Angeles. Reshoots took place later that year and concluded in December.
Spider-Man 2 was released in both conventional and IMAX theaters on June 30, 2004. It received
widespread critical acclaim and grossed $789 million worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing
film of the year. The film won Best Visual Effects at the 77th Academy Awards, and was also
nominated for Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing; furthermore, it received five awards at
the Saturn Awards, including Best Fantasy Film and Best Director for Raimi. Considered one of
the best and most influential superhero films of all time,[5][6][7][8][9] its success led to Spider-Man
3 (2007).

Plot[edit]
Peter Parker finds himself struggling to balance his civilian life with his superhero life as Spider-Man:
he faces employment, financial, and academic trouble, is estranged from both his love interest Mary
Jane Watson and his best friend Harry Osborn and discovers that his Aunt May is facing eviction. He
also finds himself suffering temporary, but recurring losses of his powers, often in life-threatening
situations.
Harry, who is now head of Oscorp's genetic and scientific research division, is sponsoring a fusion
power project by nuclear scientist Otto Octavius, who befriends and mentors Peter after Harry
introduces him. While handling hazardous materials, Octavius wears a harness of powerful robotic
tentacle arms with artificial intelligence. During a public demonstration that Peter and Harry attend, a
power spike causes the fusion reactor to destabilize. Octavius refuses to shut down the reactor
despite the increasing instability and it goes critical, killing his wife Rosalie, fusing the harness to his
spine, and burning the inhibitor chip blocking the arms from his nervous system. Peter, as Spider-
Man, shuts the experiment down, destroying it in the process. At a hospital, doctors prepare to
surgically remove Octavius' harness; however, without the inhibitor chip, the now-sentient arms
defend themselves by attacking and killing the staff. Upon regaining consciousness and seeing the
carnage, Octavius escapes and takes refuge at a harbor. Becoming increasingly influenced by the
arms' AI, he decides to re-try his experiment. He robs a bank to fund a second experiment. Peter
and May coincidentally are there, and Octavius takes May hostage. Peter rescues her, but Octavius
flees with the stolen money. The Daily Bugle subsequently dubs the scientist Doctor Octopus.
Mary Jane finds success as a Broadway actress and becomes engaged to astronaut John Jameson,
the son of Bugle editor J. Jonah Jameson. Peter suffers an emotional breakdown over his inability to
balance his life and loses his powers. He quits being Spider-Man, returns to his normal life, and
unsuccessfully attempts to reconcile with Mary Jane. A garbageman brings Peter's costume to
Jameson, who takes credit for driving Spider-Man into hiding. Peter tells May the truth behind
his uncle Ben's death and how he is responsible. May forgives him, but the rise in New York City's
crime rates worries Peter.
Meanwhile, requiring the isotope tritium to fuel his reactor, Octavius visits Harry to demand it. Harry
agrees in exchange for Spider-Man, whom he believes is responsible for Norman's death. He tells
Octavius to seek Peter, whom Harry believes is friends with Spider-Man, but tells Octavius not to
harm him. Octavius locates Peter, tells him to find Spider-Man, and captures Mary Jane. Her
endangerment leads to Peter's powers returning. As Jameson admits that he was wrong about
Spider-Man, Peter steals his costume back from the Bugle and goes after Octavius. As Peter battles
Octavius, they fall onto a New York City Subway train. Octavius sabotages the controls and leaves
Peter to save the passengers, which he does at a great physical toll. When he faints from
exhaustion, the grateful passengers save him from falling and bring him into the train, seeing his
unmasked face but promising to keep their knowledge hidden. They unsuccessfully try to protect him
when Octavius returns to capture Peter, whom Octavius delivers to Harry. After giving Octavius the
tritium, Harry prepares to kill Spider-Man, only to be shocked to see Peter under the mask. Peter
convinces Harry to direct him to Octavius' lair, as bigger things are at stake.
As Peter arrives at the doctor's waterfront laboratory and attempts to rescue Mary Jane discreetly,
Octavius discovers him, and they battle as the nuclear reaction swells and starts threatening the city.
Peter ultimately subdues Octavius, reveals his identity, and persuades Octavius to let his dream go
for the greater good. Octavius commands the tentacles to obey him, and sacrifices himself to
destroy the experiment.[a] Mary Jane sees Peter's true identity and feelings, which he says is why
they cannot be together. Peter returns Mary Jane to John, and leaves.
Meanwhile, Harry is visited by a vision of his father Norman in a mirror, pleading for Harry to avenge
his death. Enraged and reluctant to hurt his friend, Harry shatters the mirror, inadvertently revealing
a secret room containing prototypes of the Green Goblin's equipment. On her wedding day, Mary
Jane abandons John at the altar and runs to Peter's apartment, telling Peter that she is willing to
accept the risks of being in a relationship with him and that she loves him. After they kiss, they hear
police sirens, and Mary Jane encourages him to go help as Spider-Man.

Cast
he X-Men are a team of fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published
by Marvel Comics. Created by artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby and writer/editor Stan Lee, the characters
first appeared in The X-Men #1 (September 1963) and formed one of the most recognizable and
successful franchises of Marvel Comics, appearing in numerous books, television shows, films,
and video games.
Most of the X-Men are mutants, a subspecies of humans who are born with superhuman abilities
activated by the "X-Gene". The X-Men fight for peace and equality between normal humans and
mutants in a world where anti-mutant bigotry is fierce and widespread. They are led by Charles
Xavier, also known as Professor X, a powerful mutant telepath who can control and read minds.
Their archenemy is Magneto, a powerful mutant with the ability to manipulate and control magnetic
fields who leads the Brotherhood of Mutants. Both have opposing views and philosophies regarding
the relationship between mutants and humans. While the former works towards peace and
understanding between mutants and humans, the latter views humans as a threat and believes in
taking an aggressive approach against them, though he has found himself working alongside the X-
Men from time to time.
Professor X is the founder of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters at a location commonly called
the X-Mansion, which recruits mutants from around the world to teach them how to use their powers
and coexist with humanity. Located in Salem Center in Westchester County, New York, the X-
Mansion is the home and training site of the X-Men. The founding five members of the X-Men who
appear in The X-Men #1 (September 1963) are Angel-Archangel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman and Jean
Grey (as Marvel Girl); Professor X and Magneto also made their first appearances in The X-Men #1.
Eventually, the X-Men roster expanded to include a wide variety of members from numerous origins,
including Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty
Pryde/Shadowcat, Rogue, Gambit and Psylocke. Since then, dozens of mutants from various
countries and diverse backgrounds, and even a number of non-mutants, have held membership as
X-Men.

ackground and creation[edit]

In 1963, with the success of Spider-Man, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four, co-
creator Stan Lee wanted to create another group of superheroes but did not want to have to explain
how they got their powers. In 2004, Lee recalled, "I couldn't have everybody bitten by a radioactive
spider or exposed to a gamma ray explosion. And I took the cowardly way out. I said to myself, 'Why
don't I just say they're mutants? They are born that way.'"[1]
In a 1987 interview, Kirby said:
The X-Men, I did the natural thing there. What would you do with mutants who were just plain boys
and girls and certainly not dangerous? You school them. You develop their skills. So I gave them a
teacher, Professor X. Of course, it was the natural thing to do, instead of disorienting or alienating
people who were different from us, I made the X-Men part of the human race, which they were.
Possibly, radiation, if it is beneficial, may create mutants that'll save us instead of doing us harm. I
felt that if we train the mutants our way, they'll help us – and not only help us, but achieve a measure
of growth in their own sense. And so, we could all live together.[2]
Lee devised the series title after Marvel publisher Martin Goodman turned down the initial name,
"The Mutants," stating that readers would not know what a "mutant" was.[3]
Within the Marvel Universe, the X-Men are widely regarded to have been named after Professor
Xavier himself. The original explanation for the name, as provided by Xavier in The X-Men #1
(1963), is that mutants "possess an extra power ... one which ordinary humans do not!! That is why I
call my students ... X-Men, for EX-tra power!"[4]

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