Deadpool Trivia

100+ Deadpool Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: February 12th, 2025

Get ready for a wild ride into the irreverent world of Deadpool trivia! Uncover secrets about Ryan Reynolds’ title character, his hilarious fourth wall breaks, and surprising Marvel Universe connections. From quirky cameos to witty banter, every fun fact proves Deadpool is the absolutely most unconventional hero in Marvel movies!

Deadpool Production Trivia

Question: What year was Deadpool released in the United States?

Answer: 2016

Question: Who directed the 2016 Deadpool film?

Answer: Tim Miller

Question: Where was the principal photography for Deadpool filmed?

Answer: Vancouver, British Columbia

Question: What character does Ryan Reynolds play in the Deadpool movie?

Answer: Wade Wilson / Deadpool

Question: What is the name of the actor who plays the villain Ajax in Deadpool?

Answer: Ed Skrein

Question: What did the leaked test footage in 2014 lead to?

Answer: The greenlighting of the Deadpool film

Question: Which film studio greenlit Deadpool after the test footage leak?

Answer: 20th Century Fox

Question: Who co-wrote the Deadpool script alongside Rhett Reese?

Answer: Paul Wernick

Question: Which character was originally portrayed by Daniel Cudmore but changed in Deadpool?

Answer: Colossus

Question: Who voiced Colossus in Deadpool?

Answer: Stefan Kapičić

Question: What type of camera lenses were used for the Deadpool scenes?

Answer: Panavision Primo lenses

Question: What was the budget for the Deadpool film?

Answer: $58 million

Question: Which actor was originally offered the role of Cable in Deadpool 2 before the casting of Josh Brolin?

Answer: Brad Pitt

Question: What was the working title of Deadpool during filming?

Answer: Wham!

Question: Who played Blind Al, Deadpool’s roommate in the film?

Answer: Leslie Uggams

Question: What aspect of Deadpool was praised for its "authentic" representation in the film?

Answer: Its faithful portrayal of the character

Question: Which superhero film’s violent tone is Deadpool compared to in its critical reception?

Answer: Natural Born Killers

Question: Which actor, recognized for his role as Superman, is not featured in the Deadpool movie?

Answer: Henry Cavill

Question: Which young actress, known for her role in X-Men–related films, is not part of the Deadpool film cast?

Answer: Dafne Keen

Question: Who voiced the character of Negasonic Teenage Warhead in Deadpool?

Answer: Brianna Hildebrand

Deadpool Plot and Characters Trivia

Question: Who is Deadpool's love interest in the film?

Answer: Vanessa Carlysle

Question: What causes Wade Wilson’s disfigurement in Deadpool?

Answer: An experimental cancer treatment

Question: What is the real name of Ajax, the villain in Deadpool?

Answer: Francis

Question: Which character does T.J. Miller play in Deadpool?

Answer: Weasel

Question: What mutant ability does Negasonic Teenage Warhead have in Deadpool?

Answer: Generating atomic bursts

Question: Which character is the main antagonist, responsible for Wade Wilson's transformation into Deadpool?

Answer: Ajax

Question: Who helps Deadpool in his quest to find Ajax in the final battle?

Answer: Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead

Question: What type of healing power does Wade Wilson acquire after the experiment?

Answer: Regenerative healing factor

Question: What is the name of Deadpool’s mentor and friend who is a taxi driver?

Answer: Dopinder

Question: What superhero team does Colossus want Deadpool to join?

Answer: The X-Men

Question: Which character kidnaps Vanessa Carlysle?

Answer: Ajax

Question: What item does Deadpool carry when fighting Ajax in the final battle?

Answer: A katana

Question: What does Deadpool demand from Ajax in their final confrontation?

Answer: A cure for his appearance

Question: How does Deadpool retaliate after Ajax reveals there is no cure?

Answer: He kills Ajax

Question: What does Wade Wilson fear might happen if he reveals he is alive to Vanessa?

Answer: She would shun him due to his disfigured appearance

Question: What is the name of the secret facility where Wade is tortured?

Answer: The laboratory run by Ajax

Question: Who helps Deadpool when he begins to track down Ajax after surviving the experiment?

Answer: Weasel

Question: What type of fight sequence is featured early in the film, introducing the audience to Deadpool’s skills?

Answer: The Twelve Bullets Fight

Question: Which scene in Deadpool is a direct parody of Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

Answer: The post-credits scene

Question: What is Deadpool's name derived from?

Answer: Weasel naming him after a dead pool

Deadpool Reception Trivia

Question: What was Deadpool’s worldwide box office gross?

Answer: $783.1 million

Question: Which R-rated superhero film record did Deadpool break?

Answer: The highest-grossing R-rated film at the time

Question: What was the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes for Deadpool?

Answer: Fast, funny, and gleefully profane

Question: Which record did Deadpool break for a February release?

Answer: The highest-grossing February release

Question: Which superhero film surpassed Deadpool as the highest-grossing R-rated film in 2019?

Answer: Joker

Question: What was the Rotten Tomatoes score for Deadpool?

Answer: 85%

Question: How many Critics' Choice awards did Deadpool win?

Answer: Two

Question: Who described Deadpool as "a really raunchy, very dirty and pretty funny goof on the entire superhero ethos"?

Answer: Todd McCarthy

Question: How much did Deadpool gross during its opening weekend in the United States?

Answer: $132.4 million

Question: What did critics praise about Ryan Reynolds' performance in Deadpool?

Answer: His ability to make Deadpool a likable character

Question: Which Marvel character's previous film portrayal was mocked in Deadpool?

Answer: Deadpool’s appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Question: What did critics say was the unique element of Deadpool?

Answer: Its fourth-wall-breaking humor

Question: Which superhero film's influence was Deadpool compared to due to its irreverent tone?

Answer: Kick-Ass

Question: Which superhero film’s violent tone is Deadpool compared to in its critical reception?

Answer: Natural Born Killers

Question: What was the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time before Deadpool?

Answer: The Matrix Reloaded

Question: What was the average age of Deadpool’s U.S. audience?

Answer: 35 years old

Question: Which country did Deadpool not release in due to its R-rating?

Answer: China

Question: What special edition Blu-ray release featured holiday-themed content?

Answer: Deadpool’s Holiday Blu-ray package

Question: In which year was Deadpool re-released in a two-year anniversary edition?

Answer: 2018

Question: What percentage of Deadpool's U.S. audience was male?

Answer: 62%

Deadpool Marketing Trivia

Question: Who appeared in Deadpool's costume during the film's marketing campaign?

Answer: Ryan Reynolds

Question: Which character is confirmed to appear in Deadpool 2 after being teased in the post-credits scene?

Answer: Cable

Question: Which character from Deadpool made an appearance at the 2016 CinemaCon?

Answer: Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool

Question: What was the main element of Deadpool's marketing strategy?

Answer: Unconventional and viral promotions

Question: What was the effect of Deadpool’s marketing approach on its final box office performance?

Answer: It contributed significantly to its success

Question: What superhero film helped pave the way for Deadpool's success?

Answer: Watchmen

Question: How much did Deadpool earn in IMAX sales during its opening weekend?

Answer: $16.8 million

Question: Which film’s fan base did Deadpool appeal to?

Answer: Fans of R-rated superhero movies

Question: What sequel is set to include Wolverine alongside Deadpool?

Answer: Deadpool & Wolverine

Question: What character, played by Hugh Jackman, was featured in Deadpool 2?

Answer: Wolverine

Question: Which actor is known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film series?

Answer: Hugh Jackman

Question: Which film does Deadpool parody by mocking superhero clichés?

Answer: Green Lantern

Question: What Marvel Studios executive is linked to the film’s development process?

Answer: Kevin Feige

Question: Who is credited with creating Deadpool in the comic books?

Answer: Rob Liefeld

Question: Who was brought in to direct Deadpool 3?

Answer: Shawn Levy

Question: Which actress portrays the character of Lady Deadpool?

Answer: No casting for Lady Deadpool has been confirmed yet

Question: Who played the role of Cassandra Nova in the X-Men series?

Answer: Aaron Stanford

Question: Which film did Hugh Jackman appear in alongside Ryan Reynolds before Deadpool?

Answer: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Question: Which character did T.J. Miller portray in Deadpool?

Answer: Weasel

Question: What major superhero movie did Wesley Snipes star in before Deadpool?

Answer: Blade

Miscellaneous Deadpool Trivia

Question: Who is the title character of the film Deadpool?

Answer: Deadpool (Wade Wilson)

Question: What narrative technique, where characters speak directly to the audience, is famously used in Deadpool?

Answer: Breaking the fourth wall

Question: Which upcoming Deadpool sequel is set to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Answer: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Question: Deadpool stands out among Marvel movies by being an R-rated spin-off; from which film series is it derived?

Answer: The X-Men film series

Question: Deadpool is based on a character from which comic books universe?

Answer: Marvel Universe

Question: Which Marvel actor, famous for his role as Captain America, is notably absent from the cast of Deadpool?

Answer: Chris Evans

Question: What was the production budget of the film Deadpool?

Answer: $58 million

Question: Which 2016 Deadpool movie grossed over $780 million worldwide?

Answer: Deadpool

Question: Which actress, known for her high-profile film roles, is not featured in the Deadpool movie cast?

Answer: Blake Lively

Question: What is the real name of the Deadpool character portrayed in the film?

Answer: Wade Wilson

Question: Deadpool is a spin-off of which film series?

Answer: X-Men film series

Question: Who stars in the title role of Deadpool?

Answer: Ryan Reynolds

Question: Which actor, known for his portrayal of Professor X, is referenced in Deadpool's meta humor?

Answer: James McAvoy

Question: Which production technique involving previously recorded material is notably not a focus in Deadpool’s storytelling?

Answer: Archive footage

Question: Which controversial mutant experimentation program, famously associated with Wolverine, is indirectly connected to the universe of Deadpool?

Answer: Weapon X program

Question: Which actor, Michael B Jordan, is not part of the Deadpool movie cast according to the film’s credits?

Answer: Michael B. Jordan

Question: Which actor, known for his portrayal of Batman, does not appear in the Deadpool film?

Answer: Ben Affleck

Question: Which Marvel Comics co-creator makes a cameo appearance in Deadpool?

Answer: Stan Lee

Question: In the film Deadpool, which character from the X-Men films attempts to recruit Deadpool to join the team?

Answer: Colossus

Question: Which actor portrays Deadpool's best friend, Weasel, in Deadpool?

Answer: T J Miller