Entertainment / 25 July 2024
Disney’s sweary smash
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It’s just dropped in cinemas today, but financial expectations for the new superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine are running high, with reports it could break box office records for an R-rated movie. Experts predict the opening weekend will rake in $265 million in the US alone, and a staggering $530 million+ worldwide. And given the production cost around $380 million to make, that’ll come as a relief to studio executives – especially as the third instalment of the Deadpool series was a risky choice as Disney’s first 18+ release. It also marks a more adult-focused chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, which has been a family-focused affair to date, particularly with its mega-successful Avengers films. Whether the anticipated success is down to leading man Ryan Reynolds’ cheeky one-liners, or our Hugh Jackman’s presence, we’ll leave it up to you…
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