Deadpool

2016 superhero film by Tim Miller

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July 26 2024 Deadpool & Wolverine was released, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and integrated into the MCU as part of Phase Five.
March 2022 Shawn Levy joined as director for the third Deadpool film, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick returning to write the screenplay.
February 23 2021 Deadpool made available on Disney+ in most regions outside the United States as part of the Star hub launch.
January 2021 Kevin Feige confirmed the third Deadpool film would be set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
December 2019 Ryan Reynolds confirmed that a third Deadpool film was in development at Marvel Studios.
March 2019 Disney completed its acquisition of 21st Century Fox.
May 18 2018 Deadpool 2 was released, featuring returning cast members and new additions Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz.
April 2018 Rereleased as Deadpool Two Year Anniversary Edition Blu-ray with collectible covers and additional merchandise.
April 2018 Deadpool premiered in China during the Beijing International Film Festival, playing in its original unedited version.
2017 Marvel Studios and 20th Century Fox made a character rights exchange: Fox could modify Negasonic Teenage Warhead's powers in exchange for Marvel getting film rights to Ego the Living Planet for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
December 2017 Disney announced its acquisition of 21st Century Fox.
June 21 2017 At the Saturn Awards, Ryan Reynolds won Best Actor in a Film.
March 2017 Rhett Reese discussed plans for a potential X-Force film, stating it would be separate from Deadpool 3.
January 18 2017 At the People's Choice Awards, Ryan Reynolds won Favorite Movie Actor and Deadpool won Favorite Action Movie.
2016 Deadpool soundtrack charted on US Soundtrack Albums Billboard chart, reaching a peak year-end position of 12.
2016 The film grossed over $783 million, becoming a significant financial success.
December 11 2016 At the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Deadpool won Best Comedy and Ryan Reynolds won Best Actor in a Comedy.
November 7 2016 Fox rereleased Deadpool on Blu-ray as the Deadpool's Holiday Blu-ray package.
October 2016 Tim Miller left the Deadpool 2 project due to 'mutual creative differences' with Ryan Reynolds.
October 20 2016 At the Grand Clio Key Art Awards, Deadpool won Best Out of Home Marketing for its 'Emoji Billboard' and Best Integrated Marketing Campaign.
July 31 2016 At the Teen Choice Awards, Deadpool won Choice Movie: Action/Adventure and Ryan Reynolds won Choice Movie: Hissy Fit.
June 2016 Opened in its final market, Japan, achieving a $6.5 million opening weekend and ranking No. 1.
June 17 2016 Concluded its domestic theatrical run after 126 days, having grossed $363.1 million and becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film worldwide.
May 10 2016 Physical home media release of Deadpool on Blu-ray and DVD, including behind-the-scenes features and audio commentaries.
May 4 2016 At the Golden Trailer Awards, Deadpool won awards for Best Action and Best Music for its 'Power Red' trailer.
April 2016 At CinemaCon, Ryan Reynolds and Tim Miller's involvement in Deadpool 2 was confirmed.
April 26 2016 Deadpool released for digital download, ahead of the physical home media release.
April 10 2016 At the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Ryan Reynolds won Best Comedic Performance and Best Fight categories for Deadpool.
February 15 2016 Concluded Presidents' Day weekend with a total of $152.2 million, breaking day-of-the-week records for R-rated films and February releases.
February 12 2016 Opened at No. 1 with $132.4 million for the weekend, breaking records for R-rated and February film openings. Made $47.5 million on its opening day.
February 12 2016 The Deadpool soundtrack album was released digitally, featuring the original score by Junkie XL (Holkenborg) and additional songs.
February 12 2016 Deadpool was released in the United States, launching its theatrical run.
February 11 2016 The film had $12.7 million from Thursday preview showings, setting a record for R-rated film previews.
February 9 2016 Deadpool was released in the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, becoming the No. 1 film and breaking several records in these markets.
February 9 2016 Initial theatrical release of Deadpool in Hong Kong following the world premiere.
February 8 2016 Deadpool premiered at the Grand Rex in Paris, marking the film's first public screening.
May 2015 Principal photography for Deadpool concluded in Vancouver, British Columbia.
March 2015 Principal photography for Deadpool began in Vancouver, British Columbia.
2014 20th Century Fox greenlit the Deadpool film after leaked test footage generated significant interest.
September 2014 Fox gives Deadpool an official release date of February 12, 2016, with production set to begin in March 2015.
July 2014 Test footage for Deadpool is leaked online, receiving an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response.
2012 Tim Miller produces test footage for Deadpool at Blur Studio, using CGI with Ryan Reynolds voicing the character.
2011 Reynolds starred in Green Lantern, which became a running joke within the Deadpool film.
April 2011 Tim Miller is hired to direct Deadpool, making his directorial debut. He was selected partly due to his work on visual effects and animated short films.
January 2010 Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are hired to write the Deadpool script, working closely with Ryan Reynolds.

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