As a lifelong comic book enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of these iconic characters from the pages to the big screen, I must say that “Deadpool & Wolverine” has truly outdone itself! This movie has not only proven to be a financial juggernaut but also a testament to the enduring appeal of these beloved characters.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the newest member of the billion-dollar club.
The second movie in the superhero series, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman portraying their comic book personas, has earned a staggering $1.029 billion worldwide at the box office. In North America, it brought in $494.3 million, while internationally, it grossed $535.1 million. This puts it just behind Disney’s Pixar sequel “Inside Out 2,” which made $1.558 billion, as the highest-grossing film of 2024 so far, surpassing the billion-dollar mark.
As a movie enthusiast, I must say that this upcoming film is set to outshine 2019’s “Joker” ($1.07 billion), the only other R-rated movie to achieve the remarkable milestone of being the highest-grossing R-rated film in history. This new release will soon take its place at the top.
“The team-up of Deadpool and Wolverine has proven to be a much-needed success for Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as a breath of fresh air amidst some missteps like Eternals, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and The Marvels. Despite recent hits such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 coming close to the $1 billion mark post-pandemic, Deadpool and Wolverine are only the second MCU films to surpass this milestone since Avengers: Endgame in 2019. Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which made $1.9 billion in 2021, was the first.”
Shawn Levy took charge of the movie “Deadpool & Wolverine,” marking the initial Marvel Cinematic Universe production featuring characters originally owned by 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy brought together an impressive lineup of heroes from the Fox era, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Chris Evans as the Human Torch from “Fantastic Four,” Wesley Snipes as Blade, to join Deadpool and Wolverine on a quest to save the universe.
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2024-08-11 18:46