Once Upon a Deadpool

Once Upon a Deadpool frames the events of Deadpool 2 through a narrative device inspired by The Princess Bride, with Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool narrating the story to a kidnapped Fred Savage. This approach introduces a meta layer that both parodies and pays homage to classic storytelling.

The film features the main cast reprising their roles, including Josh Brolin as Cable and Morena Baccarin as Vanessa. Notably, the PG-13 edit required some adjustments to the original's language and violence, resulting in new scenes and reworked dialogue to fit the rating while preserving key moments from Deadpool 2.

Produced by 20th Century Fox prior to the Disney acquisition, the film was released as a charity event benefiting Fudge Cancer, adding a philanthropic dimension to its distribution. This distinguishes Once Upon a Deadpool within the Deadpool franchise and superhero genre releases.

Collectors may find interest in Once Upon a Deadpool for its status as a unique edit that blends elements of comedy, action, and holiday-themed storytelling. The film’s physical releases include formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, offering access to this distinctive version apart from the original Deadpool 2. Its place in the franchise marks a rare instance where an R-rated superhero film was intentionally modified for a wider audience through theatrical release.