The highly anticipated “Deadpool & Wolverine” has taken the box office by storm, emerging as the second biggest film of 2024, trailing only behind “Inside Out 2.” As of August 3, this dynamic superhero mash-up has already eclipsed its predecessor, “Deadpool 2”, in domestic earnings. By the weekend of August 4, it’s set to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever in the U.S. and Canada.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” marks a significant milestone as it is the first R-rated entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) under Disney’s banner, following the acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Directed by Shawn Levy, this third installment in the beloved franchise sees Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as Deadpool alongside Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Jackman, who has portrayed the adamantium-clawed mutant in nine previous X-Men films, returns to deliver another iconic performance.
Despite the widespread acclaim and impressive box office numbers, fans eager to catch “Deadpool & Wolverine” on Disney+ will need to exercise patience. With the film’s ongoing success, it likely won’t hit the streaming platform for at least three months, speculated to be around late October 2024. Historically, Marvel Studios has accelerated digital releases for underperforming films, but the current trend suggests a longer exclusive theatrical run for this blockbuster.
While waiting for the Disney+ release, viewers will have the option to purchase or rent “Deadpool & Wolverine” on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV soon after its theatrical debut, possibly as early as September 9, 2024. The movie, which has garnered a solid 78% critics score and an impressive 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, premiered exclusively in theaters on July 26, 2024.
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Source: Monica Mercuri
