Deadpool 2 (2018)
Kernel Score: 85% · 18,987 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2018-05-15
Runtime: 120 minutes
Is Deadpool 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. Deadpool 2 is louder, bloodier and just as pleased with its own jokes as the first film, and it adds a surprisingly warm team-up. The humour is hit and miss, but there are plenty of big laughs.
Watch it if you
- enjoyed the first Deadpool
- like R-rated, joke-a-minute superhero comedies
- want action with a lot of self-aware humour
Skip it if you
- dislike crude jokes and graphic violence
- want a serious superhero story
Best for: Friends' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Deadpool 2
- Stream: Disney+, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
Deadpool 2 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated superhero comedy has frequent graphic violence, crude humor, and strong language.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Frequent graphic, bloody action violence typical of the Deadpool franchise's R rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Crude sexual jokes and innuendo appear throughout, consistent with the franchise's humor.
- Language: Intense — Constant strong profanity is a hallmark of the film's R-rated comedic style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Deadpool 2
If you liked Deadpool 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Deadpool (2016) — 87%: The first film, with the same irreverent humour
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) — 84%: More Deadpool, with a famous team-up
- The Suicide Squad (2021) — 84%: Another violent, funny comic-book misfit story
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, R-rated spy action with dark humour
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) — 87%: Superhero comedy that doesn't take itself seriously
- Logan (2017) — 88%: A very different R-rated take on a mutant hero
Director
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool / Juggernaut (voice)
- Josh Brolin as Cable
- Morena Baccarin as Vanessa
- Julian Dennison as Firefist
- Zazie Beetz as Domino
- T.J. Miller as Weasel
- Leslie Uggams as Blind Al
- Karan Soni as Dopinder
- Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead
- Jack Kesy as Black Tom
Deadpool 2 FAQ
Is Deadpool 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. Deadpool 2 is louder, bloodier and just as pleased with its own jokes as the first film, and it adds a surprisingly warm team-up. The humour is hit and miss, but there are plenty of big laughs.
Where can I watch Deadpool 2?
In the US you can stream Deadpool 2 on Disney+ and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Deadpool 2 OK for kids?
Deadpool 2 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated superhero comedy has frequent graphic violence, crude humor, and strong language.
What movies are like Deadpool 2?
If you liked Deadpool 2, try Deadpool, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Suicide Squad and Kingsman: The Secret Service.