"Deadpool 2" is a 2018 superhero film and the sequel to the 2016 film "Deadpool." Directed by David Leitch, the film continues the story of Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds, as the irreverent and wisecracking antihero Deadpool.
In "Deadpool 2," Wade Wilson forms a team of mutants known as X-Force to protect a young mutant named Russell Collins (played by Julian Dennison) from the time-traveling cyborg Cable (played by Josh Brolin). The film explores themes of family, redemption, and the consequences of time travel, all while maintaining the humor and self-awareness that became a trademark of the Deadpool character.
"Deadpool 2" received positive reviews for its humor, action sequences, and the performances of the cast, particularly Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. The film also introduces new characters to the Deadpool universe and features several comedic and metafictional elements.
Similar to the first film, "Deadpool 2" embraces R-rated content, breaking conventions of traditional superhero movies. The success of both "Deadpool" films demonstrated a demand for more unconventional and adult-oriented superhero storytelling, influencing the genre in the years that followed.