Deadpool 2

Deadpool 2

Year: 2018

Runtime: 119 min

Language: English

Director: David Leitch

ActionAdventureSci-FiComedy

After a brutal attack leaves him struggling to find joy, Wade Wilson, the irreverent Deadpool, embarks on a new mission. He confronts a series of dangerous foes, including ninjas and the Yakuza, while searching for meaning and connection. Along the way, he grapples with questions of family, friendship, and ultimately, proving himself to be the best he can be.

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1

Wade's Mercenary Life

Wade Wilson, known as Deadpool, is engaged in his life as a mercenary and is determined to eliminate a target. Just as he is about to celebrate his anniversary with his girlfriend Vanessa, he faces a significant setback in his mission.

2

Vanessa's Decision

Vanessa decides to stop taking her birth control in hopes of starting a family with Wade. This pivotal moment adds an emotional layer to their relationship, as Wade contemplates their future together.

3

Tragedy Strikes

Wade's attempt to connect with Vanessa ends in tragedy when the target tracks them down. In a gruesome turn of events, Vanessa is killed while pregnant, leaving Wade devastated and consumed by guilt.

4

Wade's Despair

In the aftermath of Vanessa's death, Wade spirals into a deep despair. His guilt leads him to attempt suicide by blowing himself up, signaling his emotional pain and the void left by her absence.

Six weeks later
5

Vision of Vanessa

During his last moments before death, Wade encounters a vision of Vanessa in the afterlife. She communicates that he is not ready to die and that his heart needs to be in a better place, urging him to reconsider his actions.

Afterlife
6

Recovery at X-Mansion

Wade's physical form is pieced back together by Colossus, an X-Man. After his recovery, Wade decides to join the X-Men in an effort to cope with his grief and regain purpose in his life.

X-Mansion
7

Confronting Cable

Wade teams up with Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead to combat a dire threat at a mutant orphanage. They face Cable, a time-traveling soldier intent on stopping Russell from becoming a killer in the future.

Orphanage
8

The Battle Against Essex

Wade confronts the headmaster of the Essex Home for Mutant Rehabilitation, who has been cruelly abusing the children. This encounter culminates in a fierce struggle for both survival and justice, leading to dire consequences.

Essex Home
9

Friendship in Prison

In prison, Wade and Russell bond over their shared experiences of loss and trauma. Russell befriends Juggernaut, a powerful mutant, and together they form a plan for revenge against their respective oppressors.

The Icebox
10

Assembling X-Force

Wade gathers a makeshift team known as X-Force, including Bedlam, Shatterstar, Zeitgeist, and Peter. They embark on a dangerous mission to rescue Russell during a prisoner transfer, though the plan does not go as smoothly as hoped.

11

Confrontation with Cable

During a crucial moment, Wade sacrifices himself to save Russell from Cable's bullet. This act of heroism results in a reunion with Vanessa in the afterlife, highlighting Wade's growth and development.

Afterlife
12

Russell's Justice

In a culmination of events, Russell takes matters into his own hands and enacts justice against his tormentor. Wade's guidance helps steer Russell away from becoming a killer, highlighting the importance of redemption.

13

Changing the Future

In a surprising twist, Wade's journey allows him to alter the future. Thanks to Negasonic and Yukio's repairs on Cable's time-travel device, he is able to save Vanessa and secure the lives of his friends.

Mid-credits

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