Is deadpool gay

He’s an outsider in every way, shape, and form. Though he has a steady on-again-off-again relationship with Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) in his film series, that doesn't stop Wade from expressing his appreciation of Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and flirting with anyone who draws his admiration. But now, Marvel has finally settled the sexuality debate, with fans getting an answer straight from Deadpool himself in Deadpool / Wolverine #2 (2025) by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, and Guru-eFX.

“My Turn-Ons Include Anything With Skin.”: Deadpool Settles His Canon Sexuality

Comic Panels Come From Benjamin Percy’s Deadpool / Wolverine #2 (2025)

Deadpool / Wolverine #2 follows Logan and Wade on their mission to save the present, but things quickly go off the rails when Deadpool falls under the control of Earth-4935’s Stryfe—a supervillain mutant who is Cable from an alternate future timeline—turning him into Wolverine’s latest foe.

While the exact label of his sexuality remains a little fuzzy, his wildly diverse tastes—specifically his attraction to fruit and sea anemones—lean heavily into classic Deadpool territory, teetering on the edge of too much information.

Deadpool Doesn’t Give Himself Label (& It’s Honestly for the Best)

John Tyler Christopher Webstore Deadpool Negative Space Virgin Variant for Deadpool / Wolverine #2 (2025)

Deadpool never explicitly labels his sexuality in this comic, but one thing is certain—he’s not straight.

Wanting to make sure Deadpool is truly back to himself, Wolverine yells out mid-battle, “Wade!?

(…) The great thing about Deadpool is that we’re allowed to do things that other superhero movies don’t necessarily do, and that’s probably one of them.

It’s something that I’d love to see more of, certainly through Wade, certainly through this universe, because it’s something that we’re building out more.

While the films haven’t explicitly confirmed this—especially since he is in a relationship with Vanessa—there have been several hints suggesting he is indeed an LGBTQ+ character in the movies. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld, he first appeared in New Mutants #98 in December 1990 and has since become a beloved cult classic.

Deadpool’s history is intricate and layered, featuring many well-known meta moments.

In a way, it even makes him a stronger hero, as his expansive love of others makes him a strongly caring person.

He's Marvel's first openly pansexual hero and he also fills that role for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sea Anemones. But in true Deadpool fashion, his answer delivers way more information than anyone asked for—raising even more questions about his tastes.

Since no single sexuality covers attraction to anything with skin, fruit, sea anemones, and the Washington Monument, there isn’t even a solid label fans can assign to the Merc with a Mouth. And the Washington Monument"

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Deadpool / Wolverine #2!

Wolverine has straight-up asked Deadpool if he’s straight, finally putting Wade Wilson’s canon sexuality to rest.

I think that could be played up more. However, Deadpool takes the question literally, interpreting it as a query about his sexuality. He's expressed attraction to everyone from "Golden Girl" Bea Arthur to Wolverine in the comic world and dated a whole host of folks. As Logan struggles to snap Deadpool out of his mind control, he’s also fighting for his life against monstrous, dinosaur-like creatures.

With that in mind, Deadpool doesn't identify as bisexual in the Marvel Comics world, but as pansexual, though some who write him see him as omnisexual.

This is a pretty important fact, as pansexual representation is still thin on the ground in the mainstream media (Lando Calrissian of "Star Wars" fame is a rare example), and Wade Wilson is a (mostly positive) role model for the community.

Still, one thing’s for sure: the debate over the Merc with a Mouth’s sexuality is officially over.

Wolverine yells out mid-battle, “Wade!? An older interview with Ryan Reynolds for Variety also appears to support this idea, as you’ll see:

Deadpool is so feminine. A character who isn’t LGBTQ+ in the comics might be portrayed as such on screen, while some canonically LGBTQ+ characters may be depicted as heterosexual in films.

Fortunately, in the heat of battle, Wade manages to break free, regaining control of his mind and body. His response? Are you straight?”

Given the chaos of the moment, it’s clear to the reader that Logan is asking if Wade is back in his right mind.

As comic book fans know, Deadpool is one of the most controversial and divisive characters in history.

Why The Marvel Hero's Sexuality Is So Important, Explained

For a guy who sometimes thinks with his katanas, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) tends to be a pretty affectionate dude.