Deadpoolis one of the most popular characters in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, butI’m shocked that each of his films were able to outgross the box office total of what is widely considered Fox’s bestX-Menmovie.Considering that the firstDeadpoolwas only made after test footage leaked, as the studio did not have enough faith in the project, this is an incredible realization. In a short period of time, Deadpool has become one of the most beloved comic book heroes, although there is at least one who is arguably more adored.
With Deadpool’s popularity, I was shocked that his name wasmissing from theAvengers: Doomsdaycast. With incredible box office returns for the character,Deadpool is likely one of the most popular characters within the MCU’s roster.Even the incredible results ofDeadpool & Wolverineare only the most recent entry in a pattern of success, as Deadpool’s films have consistently made money since the first one was released in 2016. Still, it’s hard to believe that each film out-grossed one of the best superhero movies ever made.
The Deadpool Trilogy Have Consistently Been Box Office Hits
Upon Release, Each Deadpool Film Has Become The Highest Grossing R-Rated Movie Of All Time
The firstDeadpoolfelt like an unusual surprise when it was released in 2016, accompanied by a memorablecreative marketing campaign from Ryan Reynoldsand the team.The film was an enormous hit immediately, taking in more than double its budget in only the first weekend.With heart, humor, and a willingness to lean into self-awareness, the film captured the hearts of many audiences, endearing Deadpool to an entire generation, whether they read his comics or not.
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This was not a fluke, as was proven by the great success ofDeadpool 2a few years later. While the film received a bigger budget, and brought in additional stars like Josh Brolin, the response to the film was about the same.It only made slightly more money than the first, which was still an impressive $786 million dollars, at the time becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.Looking at these incredible numbers really captures how much Deadpool was able to get a foothold in the culture as a whole, and how big these movies really were.
Even Though Every Deadpool Movie Has Done Well At The Box Office, Them All Beating Logan’s Box Office Feels Surreal
Logan Is Beloved, But Every Deadpool Movie Made More Money
Loganwas released in 2017, and many continue to hail it as one of the best superhero movies of all time. A darker, R-rated conclusion to Wolverine’s trilogy of films,the movie was directed by James Mangold and saw a future story that was framed like a western about the end of Logan’s life.The movie was bleak, and saw Logan taking X-23 under his care after saving a number of children from the Reavers. The film was acclaimed and holds a 93% score onRotten Tomatoes.
Shockingly, however,Logan’s box office gross was only $619.2 million.While this is an incredible success, and the film performed vastly above bothX-Men Origins: WolverineandThe Wolverine, which took in $374 million and $416 million, respectively, it is a baffling comparison to theDeadpoolfilms. For a time, it seemed that Wolverine was a much bigger character than Deadpool, although comparing these box office receipts may confuse that. I wonder if Deadpool is now bigger than Wolverine ever was.
The Deadpool Trilogy’s Box Office Success Underlines That Deadpool & Wolverine Was The Right Move For Both Heroes
Deadpool & Wolverine Made An Incredible Amount Of Money
Years after Wolverine’s death, it seemed that the character was done with. Then a pitch came around for aDeadpool 3that would see the two heroes teaming up.This wound up being the right move for another Wolverine movie, as theDeadpoolfranchise had more consistent box office success. However, it was also the right choice for another Deadpool movie, as the character needed a bigger hook to lure in fans of Fox’s largerX-Menuniverse.
The result wasDeadpool & Wolverine, which quickly became one of the most popular superhero movies in recent years. The movie was fun, funny, and provided what seemed to be an excellentending to Fox’sX-Menuniverse. While recent developments have suggested thatX-Mencharacters will appear in future MCU projects,the film was an excellent close to the stories of both Deadpool and Wolverine, regardless of whether audiences will ever see them again.
There’s One Celebrity Deadpool Refuses to Mock, And They Can Still Meet Thanks to the MCU
Deadpool has a sharp tongue for everyone, regardless of status, be it hero, villain, or celebrity. But there’s one celebrity he won’t come for.
Deadpoolis one of the most consistently bankable characters in Marvel’s roster, butLoganis a genuinely special Marvel movie. It is important that both of these characters continue to live on in the public consciousness, butperhaps it is time for the roles to be passed down to new performers.Either way, bothDeadpool & WolverineandLoganseemed to say goodbye to the heroes for now, and I can’t wait to see what comes to fill their place in the near future.
