5 Highly Likely R-Rated Superhero Movies to Follow Deadpool’s Mega-Success

In the wake of “Deadpool’s” R-rated romp to the top of the box office numbers heap, Hollywood will now be thinking “R” equals dark, and dark equals money.

“Batman,” “Superman,” “Spiderman”—healthy film franchises all. Then, there was the little-known Ant-man. Now, there’s the even lesser-known “Deadpool.”

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin of "Deadpool" attend Apple Store Soho Presents "Meet The Actor" on Feb. 9, 2016 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images