Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool has been a franchise that has always been very close to the hearts of Marvel fans. Ever since the first film’s release in 2016, the character established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Providing a dynamic screen presence and forcing space for himself in a multiverse of iconic personalities, he has almost become the heart of the franchise.
While the first two films had no issue in becoming massive hits, when it comes to the third and upcoming part, they might have some issues. One of the most unfortunate facts for the MCU is that the franchise has been unable to hit $1 billion for any project in the last three years.
The question that fans have been pondering is whether this film will be able to break this curse and help the MCU steal back the reputation and prestige it once had.
Could Deadpool 3 Break Marvel’s 3-Year-Long Curse?
In the last three years, Marvel Studios has had some of its worst performances in its entire run. Regardless of how good their projects are, the numbers are simply unable to match the ones before this timeframe; as though people have ceased to care.
One would assume this to be the steady and embarrassing death of the once marvelous franchise. However, is there still time to save it and bring it back to its gilded glory?
Enters into the scene Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming Deadpool 3; a film that has been anticipated for years and is getting released in the worst of times for Marvel. These two facts have made fans wonder if the film will be able to break one of the biggest achievements in cinema. One that was a small feat for the franchise a few years ago and now has become a seemingly unattainable goal.
Will the Deadpool 3 be able to reach the $1 billion goal, something that has not been done since Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home?
The Odds Are In Deadpool 3’s Favour
Marvel fans have been discussing Deadpool 3’s potential financial earnings on X and the predictions seem to be extremely mixed. They cannot seem to agree on what could possibly happen with the film. Some pointed out that considering how many cameos are in the film and the dynamic of Deadpool and Wolverine, it is very likely that it will cross $1 billion.
On the other hand, some pointed out that the only adult film to have ever crossed the $1 billion mark was Joker and it would be very difficult for the Ryan Reynolds film to reach the goal. While this fact is true, it is important to note that the film is already breaking records. Within the span of a few days, its teaser became the most-viewed trailer of all time.
Interestingly enough, in the teaser, Wade Wilson referred to himself as the ‘Messiah’ and ‘Marvel Jesus’; talking about saving the Marvel Universe. The question that arises now is, will he deliver?
