There's Another Blockbuster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Deadpool & Wolverine smashed box office expectations this weekend, taking $211 million in North America alone and scooping several records along the way. Indeed, the latest Marvel movie posted the 8th biggest opening weekend of all time, dethroned Despicable Me 4 to become the top debut of 2024 so far, and saw the highest-grossing first weekend for an R-rated movie in history.
As anyone who’s kept a vague eye on the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the last few years could likely guess, the plot synopsis of this latest movie might be a little too meta and self-referential to neatly unpack here… but it’s fair to say that Marvel’s decision to actively engage with its sprawling legacy in the latest Deadpool installment has seriously paid off, with the film taking almost $440 million worldwide in its first 3 days.
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