“Deadpool & Wolverine,” featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, made an impressive $205 million domestically in its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. The movie, the first R-rated film in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, was well-received by both fans and critics. It 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 film for its humor and the reunion of Reynolds and Jackman on screen after Jackman’s retirement from the Wolverine role. Directed by Shawn Levy and co-written by Reynolds, the film is the 34th installment in the MCU and a sequel to the previous Deadpool movies. Fans at theaters across the country expressed their excitement and satisfaction with the film, with many dressing up as the characters. The success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” demonstrates the enduring popularity of superhero movies and the importance of the communal theater experience in creating pop culture phenomena.
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