Deadpool is one of the most popular superheroes of the 21st century, due in large part to the cinematic adaptations that the Marvel character has received over the past decade. For years, Ryan Reynolds fought for the Merc with a Mouth to reach the silver screen, and as evidenced by Deadpool and Deadpool 2, the actor's belief that the mask-wearing mutant could headline his own film was well-founded.

Both Deadpool films are brimming with memorable scenes that utilize a mix of hilarious dialogue, quick-hitting action, and legitimately touching romance to create some of the most unique sequences in Marvel history. With the hero's official addition to the MCU and a stellar track record of films, the Merc with a Mouth is sure to create even more memorable scenes in the future.

10 Deadpool Is Captured by Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead

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Although Deadpool is rarely a functioning member of the X-Men, he's on friendly terms with them on a semi-regular basis. The first Deadpool plays on Wade Wilson's history with the group by introducing Colossus, an X-Men regular, and Negasonic Teenage Warhead, a young recruit to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, to the mix.

Eventually, Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead arrive to take Deadpool into their custody, and the ensuing debacle is one of the most hilarious moments of the first film. Deadpool hurls insult after insult at the duo while he attacks Colossus, only to grotesquely injure himself every time he strikes the hero's metal body. Although it ends in Wade Wilson's capture, the scene highlights one of his most beloved traits: his blatant disregard for his body's well-being.

9 Cable Makes His Highly-Anticipated Debut

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Of all of Deadpool's allies, arguably none have a deeper history with the Merc with a Mouth than Nathan Summers — better known by his hero name, Cable. In Deadpool 2, the time-traveling mutant makes his debut in dramatic fashion by triggering the jailbreak that frees Deadpool and his young associate, Firefist.

Cable is one of the coolest characters that Deadpool regularly interacts with, and his introduction in Deadpool 2 perfectly captures that. He carves through the prison's guards with ease, and his interactions with Wade Wilson instantly establish their antagonistic dynamic. While it's not the best scene in the film, Cable's assault on the prison is exactly what made Deadpool 2 a successful follow-up to the original movie.

8 Deadpool, Cable and the Other Heroes Rescue Rusty Collins

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The finales of both Deadpool films are huge, action-packed spectacles, and although Deadpool 2's final sequence isn't quite as good as the first film's, it's still very entertaining. In the scene, Deadpool, Cable, and several other characters lay waste to the headmaster's forces in glorious fashion, bringing an end to their journey as they successfully prevent Rusty Collins from committing to a path of villainy.

Deadpool's elongated "death" sequence, Colossus' battle with Juggernaut, and Dopinder's unaware murder of the headmaster are only a few of the memorable moments from Deadpool 2's final scene. It's a solid conclusion to the franchise's second film and one that leaves the door open for the events of Deadpool's next cinematic venture.

7 Deadpool's Hunt for Vanessa Culminates in One Final Showdown

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The first Deadpool movie received a much smaller budget than most major Marvel films — a sacrifice that Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool's production staff were willing to make in exchange for the film being R-rated. However, it's impossible to tell that the film's budget was reduced by looking at its final showdown, which is a flashy display of all-out action that rivals other blockbuster superhero films.

Deadpool's final battle to save Vanessa culminates in an unqualified victory, tying together one of the biggest blockbuster hits in Marvel history. In the end, Wade Wilson beats the bad guy, saves his friends, and rescues the love of his life, all while cracking non-stop one-liners in the process.

6 The Chase for Rusty Collins Highlights the Sequel's New Additions

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Both Deadpool movies feature lots of action sequences, but few are as enjoyable as when Deadpool, Domino, and Cable clash during their search for Rusty Collins in Deadpool 2. After the vast majority of the X-Force meets an untimely end, Deadpool is left with only Domino — Marvel's luckiest hero — to help him reach the young mutant.

Between Deadpool's irreverent humor, Cable's intense presence, and Domino's surprisingly impressive ability to luck her way to safety, the chase for Rusty Collins is one of the highlights of Deadpool 2. Like most of Deadpool's plans, it ends in spectacular defeat, but it paves the way for Deadpool and Cable to finally join forces in their hunt for Rusty Collins.

5 Wade Wilson Becomes Deadpool in Devastating Fashion

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Before he was known as Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth went by a different name: Wade Wilson. The first Deadpool film follows Wilson as he navigates his initial diagnosis of terminal cancer, which he eventually seeks to remedy by enlisting in a strange, experimental process run by the movie's antagonists. After earning the ire of Ajax, the villain overseeing the process, Wade is subjected to repeated asphyxiation — a brutal torture method that eventually forces his body to mutate in order to stay alive.

Unfortunately, this doesn't prevent him from suffering a devastating defeat at Ajax's hands, who leaves him for dead in the flaming wreckage of the hospital where Wilson was being kept. When he rises from the ashes, Wilson has firmly transformed into Deadpool, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life.

4 The X-Force Goes Out in a Blaze of Glory

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Deadpool allies himself with Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead in the first Deadpool, and although they lend their aid during parts of Deadpool 2, the Merc with a Mouth is forced to find other allies to aid him in his rescue of Rusty Collins. This leads him to create the X-Force — a ragtag team of (mostly) superpowered individuals who agree to help Wade on his mission.

To start their mission, Deadpool and the X-Force descend from an aircraft with parachutes, only for the majority of the team to perish from a variety of gruesome deaths. This over-the-top scene is as hard to watch as it is hilarious, especially given the fact that most fans likely thought the X-Force would play a more notable role in Deadpool 2.

3 Wade Wilson Meets the Love of His Life

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As far as Wade Wilson's love life goes, no character has ever meant more to him than Vanessa Carlysle. The two develop a heartwarming bond in Deadpool that sets the stage for Deadpool's journey through the first two films, so it was vital that their origin story be handled with care. Luckily for fans, Wade and Vanessa's first scene together is easily one of the most heartwarming parts of both films — even with the raunchy comedy taken into account.

Wade Wilson was a unique individual long before he assumed the mantle of Deadpool, so he needed an equally offbeat partner if he ever hoped to find himself in a relationship. Few fit this bill better than Vannessa Carlyse, who establishes an easy-to-root-for dynamic with Wilson in their very first scene. Her willingness to challenge Deadpool's protagonist is exactly what the hero-in-the-making needs in his life, as evidenced by the passionate love-making sequence that ensues shortly after their introductory scene.

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The Deadpool movies are undeniably action-packed, but that's not what separates them from the rest of the Marvel library. Like their irreverent protagonist, the Deadpool movies are at their best when they lean into their R-rated comedic elements, and arguably no scene captures this part of the franchise better than Weasel's rapid series of one-liners when he sees Wade Wilson after his transformation into Deadpool.

Deadpool's disfigured face is gruesome to look at, but thanks to Weasel's quick wit, it becomes one of the funniest scenes in Deadpool. TJ Miller's stellar performance as Weasel shines brighter in this sequence than any other, and despite its relatively brief length, the scene spawned some of the best quotes in superhero history.

1 Wade Wilson Gives Maximum Effort a Brand-New Meaning

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In 2014, an unknown source leaked a small amount of test footage for a potential Deadpool film that took the internet by storm. In the footage, the Merc with a Mouth takes out a gang of generic thugs to a lighthearted 2000s score, dropping one-liners in between laying waste to his adversaries. Two years later, the first Deadpool film was released, and much to the enjoyment of fans, a finished, more extended version of this test footage appeared in the movie's opening scene.

This scene is among the strongest opening sequences of any superhero film, and it pays homage to a vital part of Deadpool's history of production. Add in the fact that this served as Ryan Reynolds' true debut as the Deadpool character, and it becomes arguably the best scene in the entire Marvel franchise.

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  Deadpool

  A wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal yet hideously scarred, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks.

  Director

  Tim Miller

  Release Date

  February 12, 2016

  Studio

  20th Century Fox

  Cast

  Ryan Reynolds , Morena Baccarin , T.J. Miller , Brianna Hildebrand , Karan Soni , Ed Skrein , Michael Benyaer , Stefan Kapicic

  Writers

  Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick

  Runtime

  108 minutes

  Main Genre

  Superhero

• Deadpool 2

  Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Deadpool) assembles a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg Cable.

  Director

  David Leitch

  Release Date

  May 18, 2018

  Studio

  20th Century Fox; Marvel Entertainment

  Cast

  Ryan Reynolds , Josh Brolin , Morena Baccarin , Julian Dennison , Zazie Beetz

  Writers

  Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick , Ryan Reynolds , Rob Liefeld , Fabian Nicieza

  Runtime

  119 minutes

  Main Genre

  Superhero