Deadpool Movies in Order: How (and Where) to Watch Marvel's R-Rated Superhero Trilogy Online

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Rachel Ulatowski

Rachel Ulatowski

JustWatch Editor

The Deadpool movie series has a new installment, Ryan Reynolds’ Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Deadpool). If you are looking for watch to watch every Deadpool movie in order and find out which streaming service has them in their library, we've got you covered. Here we'll show you where you can find them online and show you if there are any options to watch the Deadpool trilogy for free online.

How to watch Deadpool movies in order

  • X-Men Originas: Wolverine (Optional)
  • Deadpool
  • Deadpool 2
  • Once Upon a Deadpool (Optional: PG-13 rated retelling of the movie 'Deadpool 2')
  • Deadpool & Wolverine

The easiest way to watch Deadpool movies in order is to watch Deadpool, Deadpool 2, then Deadpool & Wolverine. However, fans can give deeper into Deadpool's cinematic lore by watching the character's first Marvel movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The controversial X-Men Origins: Wolverine took many liberties with the character, leaving many fans disappointed by Deadpool's live action debut. It shows Ryan Reynolds as Wilson, a katana-wielding mercenary who s William Stryker’s Team X, along with Wolverine. However, Wilson becomes a victim of Stryker’s experiments and is transformed into Weapon XI. While Weapon XI had Deadpool’s incredible healing factor, he did not have his characteristic red suit or any of his quick-witted charm.

Fortunately, when the X-Men timeline was reset in Deadpool was eventually green-lit with Ryan Reynolds returning for an ultra-faithful version of the Marvel comic book character. This R-rated movie captures Deadpool in all his vulgar, foul-mouthed glory, telling the tragic, bloody, and surprisingly humorous story of a man whose experimental cancer treatment leaves him mutilated and with an unparalleled healing factor.

It wasn’t long before Reynolds reprised his role as Deadpool in the short film Deadpool: No Good Deed to tease Logan in some theaters, given that Deadpool has always tried to steal Wolverine’s glory. It was soon followed by the release of Deadpool 2, which introduced Josh Brolin’s Cable as he, Deadpool, and X-Force go on a zany time-traveling adventure to save humanity.

During the holidays, 20th Century Fox also released a PG-13 version of Deadpool 2, Once Upon a Deadpool, to allow a broader audience to see the film. After that, Deadpool’s fate was left uncertain as Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. Fortunately, the studio opted to bring Deadpool into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Reynolds teasing the decision in the promotional short film Deadpool and Korg React. Disney celebrated its acquisition of the franchise by making Deadpool and Deadpool 2 the first R-rated movies available to stream on Disney+ and giving the greenlight to Deadpool & Wolverine.

Which movies should I watch before Deadpool & Wolverine?

Deadpool & Wolverine officially marks the Merc's entry into the MCU, while also having close ties to Fox's X-Men universe. So, if you want to watch every movie connected to the Deadpool trilogy, you'll also want to make sure you've watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in order.

Where can I watch Deadpool movies online?

There is only one order to watch the Deadpool films, as each movie was released in chronological order. Here you can find out where to stream every Deadpool movie in order, including every offer available to viewers in the United States.

  1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    # 1

    After seeking to live a normal life, Logan sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by undergoing the mutant Weapon X program and becoming Wolverine.

  2. Deadpool

    Deadpool

    2016

    # 2

    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 ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

  3. Deadpool 2

    Deadpool 2

    2018

    # 3

    Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.

  4. Once Upon a Deadpool

    # 4

    A kidnapped Fred Savage is forced to endure Deadpool's PG-13 rendition of Deadpool 2, as a Princess Bride-esque story that's full of magic, wonder, and zero Fs.

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  5. Deadpool & Wolverine

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    2024

    # 5

    A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.