When Deadpool & Wolverine brought Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth to Disney’s Marvel, fans expected the usual irreverent humor. But one joke proved too much for Disney’s standards and was cut from the film at the request of CEO Bob Iger.
The Joke Disney Said No To
In the original line, Deadpool quipped:
“F! What, we can’t even afford one more X-Man? Disney is so cheap. I can barely breathe with all this Mickey Mouse c* in my throat.”*
Disney deemed the explicit reference to Mickey Mouse inappropriate, and the line was scrapped.
The Revised Version
To keep the humor intact, the filmmakers replaced it with:
“F*, now Disney gets cheap? It’s like Pinocchio jammed his face in my ass and started lying like crazy.”
This change maintained Deadpool’s edgy tone while steering clear of Mickey Mouse.
Balancing Humor and Brand
The edit highlights the challenge of merging Deadpool’s R-rated humor with Disney’s family-friendly image. Even with this tweak, Deadpool & Wolverine delivered the sharp wit fans love, becoming a box office hit with over $1.3 billion in global earnings.
Sometimes, even Deadpool has to toe the line—just barely.
