Despite What You Might Think, Deadpool Hasn’t Killed That Many People in the Movies

As someone who’s spent countless hours poring over Deadpool comics and movies, I must say, I find it amusing how Deadpool’s on-screen kill count pales in comparison to his comic book counterpart. Don’t get me wrong, 150+ kills is nothing to sneeze at, but for a character who’s known for his bloodthirsty antics, it seems like a quiet day at the office for ol’ Wade Wilson.


In their fights, superheroes and other characters from comic books often cause significant harm unintentionally, though they don’t wish for such consequences. Regrettably, destruction and injuries are common outcomes. Yet, there are situations where heroes purposefully take a life as it seems to be the sole method for overpowering their adversaries and securing victory.

While characters such as Batman and Superman might adhere to a “no-killing” principle, it’s more of an exception than the norm. In general, superheroes tend not to show much restraint when it comes to eliminating their foes, regardless if they are monstrous creatures, aliens, or adversaries of another kind.

Let’s discuss the tally of deaths attributed to an intriguing and significant Marvel character – Deadpool. Despite his reputation as a ruthless killer in various film appearances, if we consider all movies (outside MCU and within), his total number of kills might not be as impressive as one would expect.

The data we’re providing comes from a list compiled by IMDb user Creedswede, who meticulously documented the number of kills for both prominent and secondary Marvel Cinematic Universe characters, complete with significant observations. According to this data, Deadpool’s kill tally is as stated below:

  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine – 8
  • Deadpool – 42
  • Deadpool 2 – 59 (1 as Juggernaut)
  • Deadpool & Wolverine – 41
  • Total kills: 150+

Deadpool didn’t show up anywhere else, and this rundown includes all his on-screen appearances, not just those in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, despite the bloodthirsty nature of the Deadpool movies, it’s worth noting that he personally hasn’t killed a large number of people, no matter how you look at it – whether from a personal or comparative perspective.

From a personal standpoint, the guy killed about 150 people, which is a lazy morning for Deadpool, if we are to be honest. Those who have read the comics will know what we are talking about and how many people Deadpool killed there. From a comparative standpoint – and we intentionally listed all of his appearances, because if we had only considered the MCU one, he would be almost irrelevant – he also doesn’t do that great, as he is surpassed by a significant number of other, less homicidal characters.

It’s clear that movies, as a form, differ greatly from comics, even though these characters originate from comic book pages. However, when they transition to the screen, they undergo significant changes. Yet, if this character appears again in future projects, it’s likely his body count will rise. In other words, he can only get better at killing.

The figures you see have been recently revised following the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, ensuring their accuracy.

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2024-10-02 19:43