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Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, distributed by 20th Century Fox.
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Introduction
Most people would say that yes, Deadpool is a Marvel movie. The character Deadpool first appeared in the Marvel comics, and the movie rights to the character were originally owned by 20th Century Fox. However, in 2019, Disney purchased 21st Century Fox, which included the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters, as well as Deadpool. This means that now the rights to Deadpool are held by Disney, and therefore Marvel Studios produces the movies. So yes, Deadpool is technically a Marvel movie.
The character of Deadpool
The character of Deadpool was created by Marvel Comics in 1991. He is a Wade Wilson, a former Special Forces operative who is now a mercenary. He has an accelerated healing factor that allows him to recover from injuries quickly, and he is armed with dual swords and two revolvers. He is also known for his sardonic wit and love of pop culture references.
The comic book origins of Deadpool
The character of Deadpool was created by Fabian Nicieza and Robert Liefeld, and first appeared in The New Mutants #98 in 1991. He was originally a villain, but later became an anti-hero. He is best known for his wise-cracking sense of humor and his outrageous behavior.
The character has been adapted for several mediums, including film, television, and video games. The most recent adaptation is the 2016 film Deadpool, which starred Ryan Reynolds in the title role. The film was a critical and commercial success, and a sequel is currently in development.
While Deadpool is best known as a Marvel Comics character, he has also appeared in several DC Comics publications. In 2001, he guest-starred in an issue of Batman: The Animated Series. And in 2009, he joined the cast of Justice League Unlimited as a recurring character.
So while Deadpool may not be strictly a Marvel character, he has definitely made his mark on the comic book world.
The movie adaptation of Deadpool
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 installment of the X-Men film series. Directed by Tim Miller from a screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role alongside Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapičić, and Leslie Uggams. In Deadpool, Wade Wilson hunts down the man who gave him accelerated healing powers after Wade is diagnosed with cancer.
The movie adaptation of Deadpool was released on February 12th, 2016 to critical and commercial success. Reynolds himself praised the movie, calling it “the most fun I’ve ever had on set.”
The critical reception of Deadpool
Despite its critical reception, Deadpool was a box office success, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time and the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2016.
The box office success of Deadpool
By most standards, Deadpool would not be considered a Marvel movie. The character Deadpool made his first appearance in the Marvel Universe in Newbus #98 in February of 1991. He was created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza. The character was originally supposed to be a villain, but the writers decided to make him more of an anti-hero.
The character did not gain popularity until he got his own comic book series in 1997. The comic book series was written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Ed McGuinness. It was during this series that the character became known for his irreverent humor and fourth-wall breaking.
The character was eventually adapted for film and released in 2016. The movie was a box office success, grossing over $780 million dollars worldwide. However, because the movie is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is not considered an official Marvel movie.
The cultural impact of Deadpool
With the release of Deadpool 2, the question on everyone’s minds is: is Deadpool a Marvel movie? The answer is a little complicated.
On one hand, Deadpool is definitely a Marvel character. He first appeared in the comics in 1992, and he has been a staple of the Marvel universe ever since. On the other hand, the movies starring Deadpool have not been produced by Marvel Studios. They have been produced by 20th Century Fox, which means that technically they are not Marvel movies.
However, there is no denying that Deadpool has had a significant impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He is one of the most popular characters in the MCU, and his movies have been some of the highest-grossing films of all time. Additionally, many of the principles behind the success of the Deadpool movies (e.g., R-rated action, fourth wall-breaking humor) have been adopted by Marvel Studios in recent years.
So while Deadpool may not technically be a Marvel movie, there’s no doubt that he has had a major impact on the franchise.
The future of Deadpool
The character of Deadpool has been around since the early 1990s, but it was not until 2016 that he got his own movie. The movie was a huge success, grossing over $780 million at the box office. It was also a critical success, with many viewers calling it the best superhero movie ever made.
However, there is one big problem: Deadpool is not a Marvel character. He is owned by 20th Century Fox, who also happens to own the X-Men franchise. This means that, for the moment at least, Deadpool is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
This could all change in the future, as Disney (the owner of Marvel) is in the process of buying 20th Century Fox. If this deal goes through, then Deadpool will finally be able to join the MCU.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while Deadpool is owned by Marvel, it is not considered a Marvel movie.
Bibliography
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