In Deadpool 2, every frame is packed with jokes, action, and a whirlwind of details that might just slip past even the sharpest-eyed viewers.
But here’s one tiny detail that carried a huge hint about the fate of the newly formed X-Force: the method Deadpool uses to pin up the team’s photos.
A Tack Instead of a Knife
As Deadpool forms his motley crew, he uses knives to pin the photos of each new member to the wall, setting a tone of danger and sharp consequences.
However, when it comes to Domino, her photo is attached with a simple thumb tack.
It seems trivial, right? But in the world of Deadpool, even the smallest detail can be a deliberate hint.
This choice subtly sets Domino apart from the rest. Unlike the others, her introduction to the team—and her destiny—is marked not by the sharp threat of a knife but by something far less lethal. This is our first hint that her fate might be different from her teammates.
Domino’s Luck and Survival
The use of the thumb tack not only distinguishes Domino visually but also aligns with her unique superpower: luck.
As the movie progresses, it becomes clear that Domino’s ability to magically tilt the odds in her favor is unmatched, which starkly contrasts with the violent fates that befall the other members of X-Force.
Her luck is a recurring theme, and Deadpool’s decision to use a less threatening method to pin her photo seems to foreshadow her continued good fortune throughout the film.
By the end of Deadpool 2, the foreshadowing comes full circle.
Most members of the X-Force meet untimely and often gruesome ends, except for Domino and, of course, Deadpool himself.
This tiny detail in the selection of a thumb tack versus a knife cleverly hints at who would make it out alive.
Domino’s survival isn’t just good luck; it was hinted at right from her introduction.