Happy holidays
Deadpool 2 is returning to theaters this December, but not in the way that you’d expect. As previously reported, The famously foul-mouthed superhero movie is becoming a 2nd theatrical run but as a toned-down PG-13-rated Christmas version titled Once Upon A Deadpool, according to Deadline.
Since teased by celebrity Ryan Reynolds back in September, Once Upon A Deadpool will fill in the R-rated edits using a brand new frame storyline that rips off pays homage to the fan-favorite film The Princess Bride, where a much, much old Fred Savage reprises his role as a bed-ridden kid. However, Once Upon A Deadpool will replace Peter Falk’s kindly grandfather with Deadpool as the storyteller instead.
As Deadline first reported when news broke about the Chance of a PG-13 Deadpool 2 Re-release, the change is mostly due to the simple fact that distributor Fox needed to meet with a sudden gap in its release schedule after hitting Alita: Battle Angel from December to February 14th, 2019 (as it will have the advantage of coinciding with the Chinese New Year). Subsequently, that bumped the forthcoming Dark Phoenix X-Men sequel to the summer when Fox anticipates better reception in prime blockbuster season.
Re-editing Deadpool 2, on the other hand, is a relatively low-lift effort; Deadline Notes the Reynolds / Savage frame scenes were filmed in one moment. That still gives something to Fox to show audiences. Once Upon A Deadpool will have a pretty short run, from just December 12th through Christmas Eve. Additionally, $1 for every ticket sold will be donated to the Fuck Cancer charity, which Reynolds says was a state of his for performing the PG-13 cut.
A PG-13 Deadpool cut could have more value beyond simply filling a gap in the program for Fox. With the forthcoming Disney merger, Fox — and Deadpool — are going to be under new direction that’s infamously intolerant of content which could damage or tarnish the House of Mouse’s squeaky-clean, family-friendly brand. 1 need only visit the recent James Gunn controversy to see that Disney has little patience for anyone who sees a shadow on that image, regardless of how successful they’ve been in earning box office dollars.
Given that the powerhouse position the Marvel Studios-produced MCU movies occupy in the Disney pantheon, it’s easy to See how there is less room for fewer antics. A successful PG-13 Run could go a long way toward convincing crowds and Disney Executives alike that Deadpool’s humor can work in a longer Family-friendly style — and that could make all the difference when The new possession of this personality kicks in.
