What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDeadpool
Tim Miller · Film · 2016
If you loved Deadpool, start with Deadpool: No Good Deed (David Leitch, 2017) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Deadpool across media.
What hooked you in Deadpool was the way the narrative constantly subverts traditional hero tropes through sharp, irreverent, and cynical humor.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Deadpool: No Good Deed
David Leitch · Film · 2017
Adaptation
Deadpool 2
David Leitch · Film · 2018
Adaptation
Once Upon a Deadpool
David Leitch · Film · 2018
Books on the same thread
Batman
Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Bob Kane · Book · 2011
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Organized Crime, Vigilante Justice.
If you appreciated the gritty, personal quest for revenge in Deadpool, you will find a similar depth in this dark detective story that explores the moral ambiguity of vigilantism.
Watchmen
Alan Moore · Book · 2009
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Existentialism, Nuclear Anxiety.
Just as Deadpool deconstructs the superhero genre, this seminal work challenges your expectations of costumed icons by stripping away their heroism to reveal the messy, existential reality underneath.
The Martian
Andy Weir · Book · 2015
Explores: Resourcefulness, Human Ingenuity, Isolation.
If you enjoyed the relentless resourcefulness of Deadpool, you will love this story of a man using his sharp wit and scientific ingenuity to survive impossible odds alone.
The Walking Dead
Robert Kirkman · Book · 2014
Explores: Survival, Community, Moral Decay.
The brutal, uncompromising survival tactics displayed by the characters in this series match the visceral, high-stakes action sequences that made Deadpool such a compelling and chaotic cinematic experience.
Series on the same thread
Marvel's Daredevil
Drew Goddard · Series · 2015
Explores: Vigilantism, Moral Ambiguity, Disability & Superpowers.
The grounded, street-level violence and moral complexity of this series mirror the darker elements of the Deadpool origin story, focusing on a man fighting to clean up his city.
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Deadpool: Anti-Hero.
This show shares the cynical, anti-hero spirit of Deadpool by satirizing the corporate corruption and abuse of power inherent in a world populated by flawed, dangerous superheroes.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
The sarcastic, outsider perspective and dark humor that define the protagonist of this series will resonate with anyone who enjoyed the quick-witted, unconventional personality of Deadpool.
One-Punch Man
Series · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Deadpool: Superhero Comedy, Action Comedy.
If the comedic subversion of superhero tropes in Deadpool kept you entertained, you will enjoy this parody that highlights the absurdity and boredom of being an overpowered individual.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, unfiltered dialogue, lifestyle exploration.
The unfiltered, conversational style of this podcast mirrors the authentic and boundary-pushing personality of Deadpool, offering a raw look at pop culture that avoids a sanitized presentation.
WAR MODE
Podcast
Shares a thread with Deadpool: Dark Humor.
The biting, dark humor and cynical take on current events found in this podcast align perfectly with the irreverent tone that made Deadpool a standout character in modern media.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Deadpool movies in?
You should begin with the 2016 Deadpool movie which details the origin of Wade Wilson. Follow this with the 2017 short film Deadpool: No Good Deed, then watch Deadpool 2 from 2018. Once Upon a Deadpool is an alternative version of the second film released later in 2018.
Is Deadpool: No Good Deed a full-length movie?
No, Deadpool: No Good Deed is a short film released in 2017. It serves as a brief supplemental piece following the 2016 Deadpool movie rather than a feature-length cinematic installment like the sequels Deadpool 2 or Once Upon a Deadpool.
How is Once Upon a Deadpool related to Deadpool 2?
Once Upon a Deadpool is an adaptation of the 2018 film Deadpool 2. It presents a re-edited version of the same story, providing fans with an alternative way to experience the narrative established in the original 2018 sequel.
Does Deadpool cover the origin story of Wade Wilson?
Yes, the 2016 film Deadpool serves as the origin story for the character. It follows former Special Forces operative Wade Wilson as he undergoes a rogue experiment that grants him accelerated healing powers and leads him to adopt the Deadpool persona.