10 Iconic Superheroes Comic Book Movies Nailed The Second Time

Summary

  • Superheroes often need multiple films to get their live-action representation right, evolving with the genre’s progress.
  • Recasting roles can enhance a character’s personality, as seen with Don Cheadle’s portrayal of War Machine in the MCU.
  • Second attempts at superhero movies, like Deadpool’s, can rectify mistakes and give characters a more faithful adaptation.

Even the most famous comic book movie characters often need more than one film to truly get things right. The superhero movie genre has come a long way, from the direct-to-TV movies of ages past to the expansive films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the genre has evolved, so too has the presentation of its most famous characters, who often aren’t justly depicted in their very first feature-length appearances.

Movies have come to respect the art form of comic books in recent years, striving much further for accuracy to the source material when it comes to bringing the most famous Marvel and DC heroes to life on the silver screen. This reason alone explains why it took at least one iteration for even the most popular superheroes to get a live-action movie representation that fans could truly identify with. The best comic book movies are able to learn from the failures of their predecessors and improve accordingly, especially when it comes to the leading hero.

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10 Batman

Batman (1989)

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Respect has to be given to Adam West’s Batman where it is due. Making a name for himself playing the first popular live-action incarnation of the character, West’s sense of timing and tongue-in-cheek comedic delivery helped popularize the character to the degree of fame Batman enjoys to this day. However, it would be inaccurate to call Batman’s appearance in the eponymous film that spun off from the Adam West TV show faithful to the source material, subsisting on a campy version of the character that hadn’t seen comics in years.

Tim Burton’s
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was able to single-handedly shift the general public’s perception of the character from a pun-spewing cornball that couldn’t get rid of a bomb to a dark avatar of justice

Luckily, Micheal Keaton’s Batman was there to provide fans with the first properly dark and gritty version of Batman that actually stayed faithful to the source material. Tim Burton’s Batman was able to single-handedly shift the general public’s perception of the character from a pun-spewing cornball that couldn’t get rid of a bomb to a dark avatar of justice that prowled the dim back alleys of Gotham City. Even if it was tonal whiplash, the evolution of Batman between his 1966 and 1989 films is easy to appreciate.

9 War Machine

Iron Man 2

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The MCU is no stranger to recasting roles when doing so suits the cinema empire’s needs, and War Machine was one of the first major examples of such. In the original Iron Man, James Rhodes is played by Terrence Howard, who only alludes to War Machine rather than actually suiting up to become the gunmetal gray armored hero. In Iron Man 2, however, Marvel Studios opted to recast Rhodey with Don Cheadle, who went on to play the character in all future MCU crossover films.

For what it’s worth, Cheadle provides much more personality to the seemingly straight-laced pilot than his predecessor did. While Cheadle’s take on War Machine is still very much a rule-follower, which sometimes causes him to clash with his fellow heroes, he does have a certain moral and personal sense of flexibility that makes him a more believable friend of Tony Stark’s. Don Cheadle’s War Machine is one of the most underrated heroes in the entire MCU.

  • Iron Man PG-13 Sci-FiActionAdventure

    Iron Man is the first film in the long-running Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, who becomes Iron Man after he is kidnapped and discovers terrorists are using weapons developed by Stark Industries. Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Tony’s love interest Pepper Potts alongside Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan and Jeff Bridges as the villainous Obadiah Stane.

    Director Jon Favreau Release Date May 2, 2008 Studio(s) Marvel Studios Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers Matt Holloway , Art Marcum , Hawk Ostby , Mark Fergus Cast Robert Downey Jr. , Jeff Bridges , Gwyneth Paltrow , Terrence Howard , Leslie Bibb , Shaun Toub , Clark Gregg , Paul Bettany Runtime 126 minutes Franchise(s) Marvel Cinematic Universe , Iron Man Sequel(s) Iron Man 2 , Iron Man 3 Budget $140 million Expand

  • Iron Man 2 PG-13Adventure Sci-FiAction

    The third film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man 2, is an action-superhero film that occurs six months after the original film’s events. After outing himself as the heavy metal superhero known as Iron Man, Tony Stark goes to great lengths to avoid demands from the government for his tech. But, unfortunately, the technology Tony used to save his life is beginning to impact his health inversely – just in time for a man named Ivan Vanko to arrive, who creates his version of the Iron Man tech to settle a decades-long score with Howard Stark’s son.

    Director Jon Favreau Release Date May 7, 2010 Studio(s) Disney , Marvel Distributor(s) Disney , Marvel Writers Justin Theroux Cast Robert Downey Jr. , Mickey Rourke , Don Cheadle , Gwyneth Paltrow Runtime 124 minutes Franchise(s) Marvel Cinematic Universe , Iron Man Sequel(s) Iron Man 3 Budget $200 million Expand

8 Daredevil

Spider-Man: No Way Home

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Way back in 2003, Ben Affleck was able to test his might as a cowl-wearing vigilante long before his Batman days as the blind superhero Daredevil in a movie of the same name. In all honesty, Affleck isn’t exactly terrible in the role, and is more so held back by the baffling decisions of the early-2000s superhero movie rather than his own acting ability. That being said, Charlie Cox’s version of Matt Murdock blows Affleck’s incarnation out of the water.

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While Cox got his start in the Netflix Daredevil series, he has technically made a movie appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him headline his own film in due time. This is thanks to Cox’s incredible performance as a blind man, which was commended by the American Foundation for the Blind for its accuracy, not to mention his struggle with his faith and internal turmoil. By now, Charlie Cox’s name has become all but synonymous with the character, a clear improvement on the original.

  • Spider-Man No Way Home Poster Spider-Man: No Way Home PG-13SuperheroActionAdventureFantasy

    For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the trials and tribulations of being a superhero. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asks for help from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) when his identity becomes a problem for the ones he loves. Unfortunately, when the spell goes wrong, Spider-Man will now have to face off with villains such as Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Electro (Jamie Foxx) as Peter finally comes to terms that he can’t run from being Spider-Man. Supported by his close friends and help from an unexpected place (or multiverse), Spider-Man will go toe-to-toe with some of the most legendary foes in his storied history.

    Director Jon Watts Release Date December 17, 2021 Writers Chris McKenna , Erik Sommers , Stan Lee , Steve Ditko Cast Tom Holland , Zendaya , Benedict Cumberbatch , Jacob Batalon , Jon Favreau , Jamie Foxx , Willem Dafoe , Alfred Molina , Benedict Wong , Tony Revolori , Marisa Tomei , Andrew Garfield , Tobey Maguire Runtime 148 Minutes Budget $200 Million Expand

  • Daredevil 2003 Movie Poster Daredevil PG-13ActionCrimeFantasySci-FiThriller

    Daredevil is a 2003 superhero movie starring Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock. Mark Steven Johnson directed the film, which introduced the characters Kingpin, Elektra, and Bullseye. The film was critically panned upon release. However, despite being poorly received, Daredevil led to a spinoff film in 2005 starring Jennifer Garner as Elektra. 

    Director Mark Steven Johnson Release Date February 14, 2003 Writers Mark Steven Johnson Cast Ben Affleck , Jennifer Garner , Colin Farrell , Michael Clarke Duncan , Jon Favreau , Ellen Pompeo Runtime 103 Minutes Budget $78 Million Expand

7 Thor

Thor (2011)

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The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)

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It might surprise many to learn that Chris Hemsworth’s debut in 2011’s Thor as the MCU’s God of Thunder wasn’t the character’s first on-screen appearance. Thor had actually been represented in live-action once before in a direct-to-TV low-budget superhero crossover film titled The Incredible Hulk Returns. Here, Thor teams up with Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno’s Bruce Banner/The Hulk in a highly-anticipated final chapter to The Incredible Hulk series.

It’s safe to say this made-for-TV performance doesn’t hold a candle to Chris Hemsworth’s irreverent charm

In some ways, this version of Thor was actually more comic-accurate than the MCU’s retaining the Donald Blake personality that Marvel Studios left out of Thor’s comic origins. However, Thor’s actor comes across as altogether too arrogant and clumsy, angering the Hulk by sheer happenstance just to provoke him into fighting. It’s safe to say this made-for-TV performance doesn’t hold a candle to Chris Hemsworth’s irreverent charm, even in the first Thor solo film.

  • Thor PG-13SuperheroActionFantasy

    Chris Hemsworth’s MCU debut as the Asgardian God of Thunder saw him navigating the ultimare sibling rivalry and parental expectations. Kenneth Branagh’s theatrical adaptation of the long-running Marvel Comics deals with Thor’s quest to prove himself worthy. Banished to Earth for his impulsiveness and tendency to violence, Thor must earn his destiny, while Tom Hiddleston’s Loki tries to destroy him.

    Director Kenneth Branagh Release Date May 6, 2011 Writers Zack Stentz , Ashley Miller , Don Payne Cast Chris Hemsworth , Natalie Portman , Tom Hiddleston , Kat Dennings , Stellan Skarsgård , Idris Elba , Clark Gregg , Colm Feore Runtime 115 minutes

  • The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) - Poster The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) TV-PGSci-FiFantasy Superhero

    The Incredible Hulk Returns is a television movie featuring the reunion of Dr. David Banner, played by Bill Bixby, with his alter ego, the Hulk, portrayed by Lou Ferrigno. The film introduces the character Thor, played by Eric Allan Kramer, marking their first on-screen appearance together. Directed by Nicholas J. Corea, the movie explores themes of duality and the struggle for control over inner demons against the backdrop of superhero action.

    Director Nicholas Corea , Bill Bixby Release Date May 22, 1988 Writers Nicholas Corea Cast Bill Bixby , Lou Ferrigno , Jack Colvin , Lee Purcell , Eric Allan Kramer , Steve Levitt , Tim Thomerson , Charles Napier , John Gabriel Runtime 100 Minutes

6 Deadpool

Deadpool (2016)

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Of all the biggest and brightest superhero glow-ups across second attempts at the movies, Deadpool might be the single most obvious. Ryan Reynolds was able to play his dream role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which briefly presented Wade Wilson as a mouthy mutant with no mask, no scarred face, and no fourth-wall-breaking antics. Even more appalling, by the end of the film, Wade Wilson is revived as a mute mutant superweapon, sewing shut the most important element of the Merc with a Mouth.

There’s no better proof that the second incarnation of Deadpool had the superior performance

Luckily, 2016’s Deadpool came along to rectify these mistakes. Not only does this more faithful version of the character give Reynolds full permission to act out his wildest bits fully clad in a faithful Deadpool costume, but in Deadpool 2,Wade Wilson gets to canonically kill his weaker on-screen incarnation thanks to Cable’s time machine. There’s no better proof that the second incarnation of Deadpool had the superior performance.

  • Deadpool RSuperheroActionAdventureComedyFantasySci-Fi

    The Merc With The Mouth gets his very own film in Deadpool, an action-adventure comedy movie starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular hero. When mercenary Wade Wilson discovers he has an aggressive type of cancer that threatens to cut his life short, he decides to take a shady offer from a businessman who promises to cure him. Tortured and left for dead, the treatment makes Wade immortal – and a little bit twisted –  as he seeks out his tormentors for revenge.

    Director Tim Miller Release Date February 9, 2016 Studio(s) Marvel Entertainment , TSG Entertainment , Kinberg Genre , The Donners’ Company Distributor(s) 20th Century Fox Writers Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick , Geoff Johns , Rob Liefeld , Len Wein , Dave Cockrum Cast Ryan Reynolds , Morena Baccarin , T.J. Miller , Brianna Hildebrand , Karan Soni , Ed Skrein , Michael Benyaer , Stefan Kapicic Runtime 108 Minutes Budget $58 Million Expand

  • x men origins X-Men Origins: Wolverine pg-13 Sci-FiAction

    After Bryan Singer’s X-Men trilogy, Hugh Jackman returns as the titular clawed mutant in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The 2009 superhero movie explores Logan’s origins with a look back at Weapon X, the experiment that covered his skeleton with adamantium. It marks Ryan Reynolds’ first appearance as Wade Wilson a.k.a. Deadpool, and it precedes James Mangold’s The Wolverine and Logan, which retroactively make Origins the first installment in a solo trilogy for Jackman’s iconic Marvel hero.

    Director Gavin Hood Release Date April 30, 2009 Studio(s) 20th Century Distributor(s) 20th Century Writers Gavin Hood Cast Hugh Jackman , Ryan Reynolds , Liev Schreiber , Taylor Kitsch Runtime 107minutes Budget $150 million Expand

5 The Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

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Hulk (2003)

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Disregarding his participation in the straight-to-TV Thor crossover, The Hulk has had two theatrically-released solo movie appearances. Of the two of them, Edward Norton’s The Incredible Hulk is a far stronger narrative, spending less time establishing the origins of the green goliath and more time allowing him to grapple with the weighty responsibility of protecting the world from himself and other monsters worse than him. Meanwhile, the Ang Lee 2003 film, simply titled Hulk, falls short.

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For one, the early-2000s CGI wasn’t able to keep up with Hulk’s SFX needs, looking like a poorly-rendered Playstation game in the few instances it saw broad daylight. Eric Bana was also not the right choice for Dr. Banner, turning anger into awkward shaking while not selling Banner’s scientific acumen. While Mark Ruffalo’s third Hulk incarnation is somewhere in between the two, it’s a shame Edward Norton didn’t return to the MCU.

  • The Incredible Hulk PG-13 Sci-FiActionAdventureSuperhero

    The second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is The Incredible Hulk, which was released in 2008. The film introduced a new backstory for the Hulk to differentiate it from the 2003 movie, Hulk. Actor Edward Norton played the role of the green hulk, and his alter ego Bruce Banner. He is joined by actress Liv Tyler who plays his love interest, Dr. Elizabeth “Betty” Ross. Betty’s father, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt), is hoping to recreate a World War II supersoldier program and, in the process, exposes Bruce to gamma radiation that transforms him into the Hulk. He flees to find a cure for himself but is eventually tracked down by Thunderbolt, who forms an alliance with Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth). After The Incredible Hulk, Mark Ruffalo took over the character for subsequent movies in the MCU. 

    Director Louis Leterrier Release Date June 13, 2008 Studio(s) Marvel Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Zak Penn Cast Edward Norton , Liv Tyler , Tim Roth , William Hurt , Tim Blake Nelson , Ty Burrell , Lou Ferrigno Runtime 112 minutes Budget $150 million Expand

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    Hulk is a 2003 superhero movie directed by Ang Lee, starring Eric Bana as the titular character. Predating the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hulk ended up being a critical flop despite being based on a popular superhero. However, the film still made a huge profit at the box office upon release.

    Director Ang Lee Release Date June 19, 2003 Studio(s) Marvel Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers James Schamus , John Turman , Michael France Cast Eric Bana , Jennifer Connelly , Sam Elliott , Josh Lucas , Nick Nolte , Paul Kersey Runtime 138 Minutes Budget $137 Million Expand

4 Captain America

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

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Like Thor, Captain America also has a seldom-seen live-action movie to his name prior to his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 1990’s Captain America was only direct-to-video in the United States, but did see theater releases internationally. Here, Steve Rodgers gets little time to shine before becoming Captain America, glossing over the hero’s origins in favor of jumping straight into the action, which involved Red Skull coming into the possession of a dangerous arsenal of nuclear weaponry.

Considering the production values, it’s no surprise that Captain America: The First Avenger beats the 90s movie out of the water in its portrayal of the all-American hero. Chris Evans’ performance gives so much more to appreciate, and the 90s movie glossed over important details like the genesis of Captain America’s shield or why Steve Rogers was chosen for the super soldier experiment. Audiences were lucky that Marvel Studios was willing to take another swing at what was once looked at as a hokey remnant of wartime Marvel Comics.

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Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 superhero movie starring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, a weak patriotic civilian who becomes the test subject for the military’s Super Soldier project. The film was the fifth film in the long-running MCU franchise and also starred Samuel L. Jackson, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, and Sebastian Stan.

Director Joe Johnston Release Date July 22, 2011 Studio(s) Marvel Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers Christopher Markus , Stephen McFeely , Joe Simon , Jack Kirby Cast Chris Evans , Hayley Atwell , Hugo Weaving , Sebastian Stan , Tommy Lee Jones , Samuel L. Jackson , Dominic Cooper , Stanley Tucci , Toby Jones Runtime 124 Minutes Budget $140,000,000 Expand

3 Venom

Venom (2018)

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Spider-man 3 (2007)

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6,6/10

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Admittedly, Venom is far better-known for being a Spider-Man villain than a hero in his own right. However, the comic character has since evolved into something of a darkly vicious if kind-hearted vigilante. By now, Venom has spent more time in Marvel Comics canon being a hero than a villain, making Tom Hardy’s portrayal in the 2018 film Venom much more faithful than Topher Grace’s ill-fated take in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3.

Sony’s
Venom
gave Tom Hardy’s Eddie time to breathe and grow

Even as a villain, Grace isn’t able to establish Eddie Brock or Venom as genuine threats to Peter Parker’s well-being, crowded out by the two other major villains that jockey with him for screentime. Meanwhile, Sony’s Venom gave Tom Hardy’s Eddie time to breathe and grow while desperately trying to shape a functioning relationship with his parasitic symbiote. Venom is the only character that Sony’s ill-received Spider-Man villain movies truly work for, and for good reason.

  • Venom 2018 Movie Poster Venom PG-13 Sci-FiActionHorror

    Venom is an action sci-fi movie that stars Tom Hardy as the titular Marvel anti-hero. When the Life Foundation begins experimenting on alien lifeforms they find on a comet that landed nearby, Investigative Journalist Eddie Brock begins to investigate them. When an infiltration goes wrong, Eddie finds that one of the aliens has bonded to him, forcing him to learn to live with his new uninvited host. Giving him superhuman powers, the two begin to work together to stop the rest of the symbiote’s invasive species.

    Director Ruben Fleischer Release Date October 5, 2018 Studio(s) Columbia Pictures , Marvel Entertainment , Arad Productions Distributor(s) Sony Pictures Releasing Writers Scott Rosenberg , Jeff Pinkner Cast Woody Harrelson , Jenny Slate , Michelle Williams , Scott Haze , Tom Hardy , Riz Ahmed Runtime 112 Minutes Franchise(s) Marvel Sequel(s) Venom: Let There Be Carnage Expand

  • spider-man 3 poster Spider-Man 3 PG-13ActionAdventure Sci-Fi

    The third film in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, Spider-Man 3 sees the Marvel hero face some of his most iconic enemies. Peter Parker’s life is turned upside down by the arrival of an alien symbiote, even as his former friend Harry Osborn prepares to assume the mantle of the Green Goblin and his uncle’s killer gains superpowers after escaping from prison. Starring Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man alongside Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Topher Grace, and Thomas Haden Church.

    Director Sam Raimi Release Date May 4, 2007 Studio(s) Sony Distributor(s) Sony Writers Sam Raimi , Alvin Sargent , Ivan Raimi Cast Tobey Maguire , James Franco , Topher Grace , Bryce Dallas Howard , Kirsten Dunst , Rosemary Harris , J. K. Simmons , Thomas Haden Church , James Cromwell Runtime 139 minutes Franchise(s) Spider-Man Sequel(s) Spider-Man 4 , Spider-Man: No Way Home , Spider-Man: Homecoming , Spider-Man: Far From Home Expand

2 Superman

Superman (1978)

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Being such an ancient and prolific comic book character, it should be no surprise that Superman has such a lengthy history of cinematic appearances. 1951’s Superman and the Mole Men was the character’s first true foray into modern cinemas, even though the film was essentially a pilot for George Reeves’ Adventures of Superman TV show. While George Reeves was a perfectly serviceable iteration of the Man of Steel, it would take another actor to truly live up to the character’s promise.

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Christopher Reeve truly showed the world what Superman could be in 1978’s Superman. With an uncanny ability to shift between Clark Kent and Kal-El at a moment’s notice, Reeve could actually make Kent’s meager disguise seem believable while providing Superman’s trademark optimism and hope for humanity. To this day, Superman has a strong argument for being the best movie iteration of DC’s flagship hero.

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Superman, directed by Richard Donner, stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent, an alien from the planet Krypton living on Earth who adopts the persona of Superman to protect humanity. Released in 1978, the film features Gene Hackman as the villain Lex Luthor, who creates a plan that threatens millions of lives. Margot Kidder co-stars as Lois Lane, a journalist at the Daily Planet and Clark Kent’s colleague.

Director Richard Donner Release Date December 15, 1978 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Mario Puzo , Jerry Siegel , Joe Shuster , David Newman , Leslie Newman , Robert Benton , Tom Mankiewicz Cast Marlon Brando , Gene Hackman , Christopher Reeve , Ned Beatty , Jackie Cooper , Glenn Ford Runtime 143 Minutes Main Genre Superhero Expand

1 Gambit

Deadpool & Wolverine

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Deadpool himself isn’t the only mutant to be given a second chance by the Ryan Reynold’s star vehicle, with Deadpool & Wolverine featuring many cameos that give forgotten characters another chance at cinematic glory. Most notable among these is Channing Tatum’s Gambit, who was finally able to manifest after a plan ned Gambit movie helmed by Tatum fell through. Gambit’s first live action appearance, like Deadpool, was in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Gambit might just be the one hero to benefit the most from a second comic book movie appearance.

Taylor Kitsch does an okay job as the firey mutant gambler, though he barely appears in his debut film. Meanwhile, Deadpool & Wolverine got much more mileage out of Tatum’s Gambit, from his comic-accurate costume to his hilariously played-up cajun accent, not to mention some choice action scenes that take full advantage of the film’s R-rating. Gambit might just be the one hero to benefit the most from a second comic book movie appearance.

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A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

Director Shawn Levy Release Date July 26, 2024 Studio(s) Marvel , Maximum Effort Distributor(s) Disney Writers Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick , Shawn Levy , Ryan Reynolds , Zeb Wells , Rob Liefeld , Fabian Nicieza Cast Ryan Reynolds , Hugh Jackman , Emma Corrin , Morena Baccarin , Rob Delaney , Leslie Uggams , Karan Soni , Matthew Macfadyen , Brianna Hildebrand , Shioli Kutsuna , Stefan Kapicic , Lewis Tan , Randal Reeder , Jennifer Garner , Aaron Stanford , Billy Clements , Ollie Palmer , Chris Hemsworth , Rob McElhenney Runtime 127 Minutes Franchise(s) Deadpool , Marvel Cinematic Universe Main Genre Action Character(s) Deadpool , Wolverine , Cassandra Nova , Vanessa Carlysle , Peter , Blind Al , Dopinder , Mr. Paradox , Negasonic Teenage Warhead , Pinkie Pie , Colossus , Shatterstar , Buck , Elektra Natchios , Pyro , Russian , Bar Patron , Thor , TVA Minuteman prequel(s) Deadpool , Deadpool 2 Expand

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