If you loved
Deadpool
Tim Miller · Film · 2016
What hooked you in Deadpool was the way it weaponizes irreverence and dark humor to dismantle the traditional, polished superhero archetype.
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
Dog Man (Captain Underpants: Dog Man #1)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Explores: Superhero, Crime-fighting, Transformation.
If you enjoyed the chaotic, unconventional crime-fighting style of Deadpool, you will appreciate this series. It mirrors the same zany, humorous energy found in Wade Wilson’s bizarre world.
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Book · 2024
Explores: Dragons, Rider Bond, Magical Academy.
While this is a darker fantasy, you will find the same sharp, confrontational spirit present in Deadpool. Violet’s journey through high-stakes survival shares that gritty, intense, and uncompromising edge.
Watchmen
Alan Moore · Book · 2009
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Existentialism, Nuclear Anxiety.
You loved the way Deadpool subverted superhero tropes, and this foundational text does exactly that. It explores the moral ambiguity and existential weight beneath the costumed surface of comics.
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Crime-fighting, Animal Heroes.
Much like the unconventional protagonist of Deadpool, this hero operates outside the standard rules. You will enjoy the humorous, character-driven approach to justice that defies typical genre expectations.
Series on the same thread
Marvel's Daredevil
Drew Goddard · Series · 2015
Explores: Vigilantism, Moral Ambiguity, Disability & Superpowers.
You will connect with the street-level grit of this series. Just as Deadpool navigates a violent world with moral complexity, this show grounds its vigilante action in personal stakes.
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Deadpool: Anti-Hero.
This is the perfect companion to Deadpool. It shares the same satirical bite and disdain for corporate superheroes, focusing on the dirty, cynical reality of vigilante justice and power.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
If you appreciated the sarcastic, outsider perspective that defined Deadpool, you will love this. It features a lead character who embraces dark comedy while navigating a twisted, mysterious environment.
Peacemaker
James Gunn · Series · 2022
Explores: Anti-hero redemption, Dysfunctional team, Government conspiracy.
This series captures the exact brand of violent, black comedy that made Deadpool a success. You will enjoy the dysfunctional dynamics and the protagonist's uncompromising, absurdly brutal moral code.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
The tonal shifts in this podcast mirror the unpredictability of Deadpool. You will appreciate the mix of dark humor and suspense that defines these high-concept, cinematic audio storytelling experiences.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, unfiltered dialogue, lifestyle exploration.
You will enjoy this podcast for the same reason you liked the personality of Deadpool. It offers an unfiltered, conversational approach that embraces raw, off-the-cuff commentary and humor.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Deadpool movies in?
You should begin with the 2016 Deadpool movie, which covers the origin story of Wade Wilson. Following that, you can watch the 2017 short film Deadpool: No Good Deed, then proceed to Deadpool 2 and Once Upon a Deadpool, which were both released in 2018.
Is Deadpool 2 a direct continuation of the first Deadpool movie?
Yes, Deadpool 2 serves as a sequel to the 2016 Deadpool film. It continues the story of Wade Wilson, the former Special Forces operative who gained accelerated healing powers after undergoing a rogue experiment, following his journey after the events of his initial origin story.
How long is the Deadpool: No Good Deed short film?
Deadpool: No Good Deed is a short film released in 2017 that features the character Wade Wilson. While it is a brief addition to the franchise, it precedes the release of Deadpool 2 and Once Upon a Deadpool, both of which arrived in 2018.
Is Once Upon a Deadpool part of the main Deadpool series?
Yes, Once Upon a Deadpool is an adaptation released in 2018. It is part of the cinematic series featuring Wade Wilson, following the 2016 Deadpool movie, the 2017 short film Deadpool: No Good Deed, and the 2018 sequel Deadpool 2.