Last week, it was revealed that the newred band trailerfor 20th Century Fox’s highly-anticipatedDeadpoolwill debut Tuesday, August 4 on the TBS late-night talk showConan. The day has finally come, with the R-rated footage shown atComic-Confinally available for all to see. The trailer already leaked shortly after the SDCC panel, but now we can see it in high resolution.
Based uponMarvel Comicsmost unconventional anti-hero,Deadpooltells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter egoDeadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor,Deadpoolhunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Ryan Reynoldsreprises his role asWade Wilson, a.k.a. The Merc With the Mouth, which he originated in the 2009superhero movie,X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Fans have been clamoring to see this project come together for many years, but it wasn’t until thetest footageleaked last summer that the project started gaining momentum. Following the overwhelmingly positive response to the footage, 20th Century Fox finally gave the green light for the project, which hits theaters June 02, 2025.
The supporting cast includesMorena Baccarinas Vanessa Carlyle, a.k.a. Copycat,Gina Caranoas Angel Dust,Ed Skreinas Ajax,T.J. Milleras Weasel andBrianna Hildebrandas Negasonic Teenage Warhead.Tim Millerdirects from a screenplay byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick, based on the Marvel Comics character created byRob Liefeld.Ryan Reynoldshas also expressed interest in reprising hisDeadpoolrole inX-Force, which 20th Century Fox is currently developing.
Deadpoolwill go up against Warner Bros.' romantic comedyHow to Be Singleand the Paramount comedy sequelZoolander 2. Do you think this superhero adaptation will destroy its competition in February? Check out the new red band trailer and let us know what you think. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates onDeadpoolas we get closer to the February 12 release.
