Here’s What’s Going on in That Brilliant ‘Deadpool 2’ Mid-Credits Scene

“Deadpool 2” makes some pretty hilarious meta-jokes about Ryan Reynolds’ career, so here’s what you need to know if you haven’t seen his movies

deadpool 2 mid credits scene explained
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(Note: This post contains spoilers for the end of “Deadpool 2,” so read on at your own risk!)

Don’t leave “Deadpool 2” when the credits roll, because one of the best parts of the movie comes during its mid-credits scene.

Or at least, it’s one of the best parts if you’re a Ryan Reynolds and superhero movie fan. “Deadpool 2” and its star have no problems making fun of themselves, taking shots at Reynolds’ previous roles in superherodom.

The mid-credits scene sees Deadpool (Reynolds) using Cable’s time travel device (he’s from the future) to go back in time, first skipping through the events of “Deadpool 2” to undo some tragedies and save a few lives — specifically, Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) and Peter (Rob Delaney).

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