Deadpool Movie Summary: Action, Humor, and Fourth-Wall Breaking | Marvel Comics

Deadpool is a 2016 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film follows the story of Wade Wilson, a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary who becomes the anti-hero Deadpool after an experiment leaves him with accelerated healing powers but also disfigures his face. Seeking revenge against the man who ruined his life, Deadpool hunts down the scientist Ajax, while also balancing his personal life with his girlfriend Vanessa. The film features a mix of action, humor, and fourth-wall breaking, with Deadpool often directly addressing the audience. Despite its R-rating, the film became a huge success, grossing over $783 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its irreverent and self-aware approach to the superhero genre.