Deadpool 2

They are not in any location. The background is block white, which shows that it is a comedy. By taking the characters out of reality, it highlights an awareness that they are not real and are characters in a movie. Its makes it look much more posed, like it's in front of a green screen. In fact, Deadpool is evidently aware that a picture is being taken, because he is shown posing for the camera. Deadpool has his hand firmly on the woman to the left's shoulder, showing that she is an ally. On the other hand, Deadpool holds his finger up to the guy on the right's head, in a gun symbol. This visual codes establishes the guy on the right as an enemy, as well as showing us that this is also an action movie. The title "Deadpool 2" shows that this is a sequel. That then gives us a promise of pleasure, as it is now expected to hold up to the quality of the first film. The second biggest bit of text on the poster is the tagline "He's not coming alone". As he was the only main character in the first movie, this already tells us before the movie is even out that there will be other main characters, which builds up anticipation and makes us more likely to want to go see its once it's out.


The trailer contains a lot of quick cuts, to emphasise the action of the movie, but it also uses this rapid pacing for comedic purposes.