“Deadpool & Wolverine,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, broke records by earning $205 million domestically in its opening weekend. The R-rated film, the first of its kind in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. Fans flocked to theaters globally, enjoying the unconventional superhero movie experience. The film marked the first time both Deadpool and Wolverine appeared in a Marvel Studios film, thanks to Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019.
Internationally, the film also performed well, bringing in $233.3 million. Fans praised the movie’s humor and the reunion of the two beloved characters. Jackman had previously retired his Wolverine character after “Logan” in 2017, adding to the excitement of his return. The film, directed by Shawn Levy and written by Reynolds, is the 34th film in the MCU and serves as a sequel to the previous “Deadpool” films.
Fans dressed up as their favorite characters and praised the film’s entertainment value, with many expressing delight at the return of Wolverine to the big screen. Reynolds and Jackman even had fun teasing fans with a video announcing Jackman’s return to the role of Wolverine in 2022. Overall, “Deadpool & Wolverine” enjoyed immense success, proving once again the power of the communal movie theater experience in creating a pop culture phenomenon.
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