Ryan Reynolds has built a career on wisecracking heroes and heartfelt blockbusters, but no role defines him quite like Marvel's Merc with a Mouth. Now, Deadpool 2 is proving its staying power by rocketing into HBO Max's domestic top 10, landing at the No. 4 spot just days after arriving on the streamer, according to FlixPatrol.

The 2018 sequel, which earned an 83% critics' score and 85% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, follows Wade Wilson as he assembles the X-Force to protect a young mutant named Russell from the time-traveling soldier Cable. With a budget of $110 million, the film grossed $786 million worldwide, cementing its status as one of the most successful R-rated superhero movies ever.

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Beyond Reynolds' signature irreverence, Deadpool 2 boasts a stellar ensemble: Josh Brolin as the formidable Cable, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Zazie Beetz as Domino, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, and Jack Kesy as Black Tom Cassidy. The film also offers the extended Super Duper Dry Cut, giving fans even more of the chaotic humor and over-the-top action they crave.

While fans eagerly await Deadpool's next big-screen appearance in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, revisiting Deadpool 2 on HBO Max is the perfect way to tide them over. The sequel's blend of meta-commentary, brutal violence, and heartfelt moments continues to resonate, proving that the Merc with a Mouth is as unstoppable on streaming as he is in theaters.

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Reynolds' journey to bring Deadpool to the big screen is legendary, and his recent team-up with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine became an R-rated billion-dollar hit. Directed by Shawn Levy, that film delighted fans with its multiversal plot, Deadpool variants, and plenty of gore. As the MCU prepares for the next Avengers saga, Deadpool 2 remains a must-watch for anyone craving a dose of irreverent superhero action.

Stream Deadpool 2 and its Super Duper Dry Cut now on HBO Max. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on your favorite stars and streaming hits.