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[j-wood]

I got to the theater last night 45 minutes before the 7:50 show only to find out it, the previous 6pm show, and the 9 show were sold out. Insane.

 

[TheMan]

good for reynolds. didnt' think he'd get another crack at superhero movies after the green lantern but it looks like this one's a hit.

 

[Parch]

I don't think there's going to be a problem. What it does is open up variety. Deadpool's success means there's less fear about lower budget superhero movies, or movies with second tier characters, or different styles of movies. Guardians and Ant Man can get some credit for that too. There might have been reluctance before to green light these type of movies, but now we'll get more superhero movies, and I don't think that's a bad thing.

We'll still get the big budget blockbusters, but there's no longer a concern that they have to be that type of cookie cutter to have success.

 

[kswiston]

good for reynolds. didnt' think he'd get another crack at superhero movies after the green lantern but it looks like this one's a hit.

It's looking like Deadpool will make more in its opening weekend than Green Lantern did total.

 

[Kusagari]

Depending on how the four day shapes up, the movie might actually gross more in four days than First Class did lifetime domestically.

 

[Cooter]

The success of this movie is blowing my mind. Freaking incredible. Now I have to see it in theaters.

 

[kswiston]

We might see the R-Rated opening weekend record (which has lasted 12 years) broken by over 40%.

 

[Chris R]

Theater was probably half full at a 11AM showing.

I enjoyed it, only real weak part for me was the final fight scene but then again I don't care for most superhero films. Hoping the success of this brings about a rebirth of hard r films.

 

[Monocle]

This movie's surprise success keeps getting better and better. I'm so glad.

 

[Ragnaros]

"No one knows the Guardians, too unknown."
"LOL Antman, too weird."
"Deadpool? Too niche."

Same old song and dance.



If only Dredd came out around this time.

I thought all three of those... and I was happily proven wrong each time. You really can't doubt Marvel anymore.

 

[nintendork666]

I just want an R-rated Moon Knight movie.

Starring Gosling and directed by Refn of course.

 

[breadtruck]

I helped add to the total today.

Its quite entertaining. I enjoyed it.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Even on the low end of $41M, that puts Deadpool on track for ~$130M. That is un-fucking-real. It would certainly put a $300+M domestic total on the table.

 

[Xyrmellon]

Theater was probably half full at a 11AM showing.

I enjoyed it, only real weak part for me was the final fight scene but then again I don't care for most superhero films. Hoping the success of this brings about a rebirth of hard r films.

I haven't seen it yet, but if I recall correctly, that final fight had to be heavily cut back in scope due to budgetary concerns.

 

[kswiston]

Even on the low end of $41M, that puts Deadpool on track for ~$130M. That is un-fucking-real. It would certainly put a $300+M domestic total on the table.

I don't think it is likely, but it would be funny if Deadpool ended up outgrossing Civil War or BvS.

Outgrossing X-men Apocalypse is looking more and more likely.

 

[big black woman]

Good for Ryan, unfortunately the movie's humor was mediocre at best and just a bore in general.

For reference, things that are funny to me: Airplane!, Naked Gun, Leslie Nielsen, Borat, Kung Pow, Not Another Teen Movie, Sex Drive, Conan O' Brien, Eric Andre Show;

 

[ElTopo]

I just want an R-rated Moon Knight movie.

Starring Gosling and directed by Refn of course.

 

[erlim]

Make an r rated remender uncanny x-force now plz.

 

[Friggz]

just got home frmo the theaters. loved every second of this movie. legit my favorite movie of the last half decade.

 

[wachie]

I don't think it is likely, but it would be funny if Deadpool ended up outgrossing Civil War or BvS.

Outgrossing X-men Apocalypse is looking more and more likely.

Wait, how did you end up bringing Civil War and BvS in this discussion? Both movies could be looking at 400M minimum.

 

[Kusagari]

I don't think it is likely, but it would be funny if Deadpool ended up outgrossing Civil War or BvS.

Outgrossing X-men Apocalypse is looking more and more likely.

I expect BvS to disappoint, but even disappointing it feels like the movie should crawl over 350m.

Civil War is more of a wildcard. If Deadpool could somehow get to GotG numbers maybe it has a chance on that front.

 

[grendelrt]

I thought all three of those... and I was happily proven wrong each time. You really can't doubt Marvel anymore.

Its not Marvel (Disney) like the other movies though, this is a Fox movie. One of their limited Marvel properties they still have a hold on. They took the risk on this one and its cashing in big time, good on them, hope it opens up more R rated and smaller heroes.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Outgrossing X-men Apocalypse is looking more and more likely.

I'm tempted to say it's a lock at this point. DOFP got a lot of hype for having the original cast come back, something Apocalypse doesn't have. So I'm feeling it's gonna see a drop in grosses.

 

[kswiston]

I expect BvS to disappoint, but even disappointing it feels like the movie should crawl over 350m.

Civil War is more of a wildcard. If Deadpool could somehow get to GotG numbers maybe it has a chance on that front.

Deadpool with Winter Soldier legs would be in the $350M range. Deadpool with Guardians legs would be over $450M.

I am obviously not saying either of those end points are likely after 2 days of data, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that this gets closer to the big 2 comic films of 2016 than people expect.

 

[ArtHands]

I always predicted it will be a success of its own, because everything is on the right course so far. It managed to keep within budget, no delay, passionate film cast and all. Glad to hear its doing great.

 

[Chamber]

There's zero chance of Deadpool outgrossing BvS or Civil War. Don't make me start talking about twerk video bets.

 

[Dragun619]

I thought all three of those... and I was happily proven wrong each time. You really can't doubt Marvel anymore.

yea, most movies based on Marvel properties just seem to find some real good success. I think just having the marvel logo on your trailer, just gives any, instant attention, with the exception of Fantastic Four.

 

[Charcoal]

I now need to find a way to incorporate the phrase "right up main street" into everyday conversation.

That or maximum effort

 

[Mix Master]

Fox got Deadpool so right, but yet fucked up Fantastic Four to Bomba levels,Bizarro world man.

Hopefully Feige gets off his ass and makes a NC-17 Moon Night movie

 

[Damerman]

Just saw the film.... Pretty fucking amazed. The writing had me laughing the whole time and the chemistry between the leads was phenominal.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

There's zero chance of Deadpool outgrossing BvS or Civil War. Don't make me start talking about twerk video bets.

Seriously.

Both BvS and CW should break the $1 billion mark. I'd be shocked if both weren't north of $1.2 billion.

Deadpool would be (will be) a monstrous success at half that.

 

[wachie]

There's zero chance of Deadpool outgrossing BvS or Civil War. Don't make me start talking about twerk video bets.

Yes.

Deadpool is a breakout but we cant get carried away just yet.

 

[Kusagari]

Seriously.

Both BvS and CW should break the $1 billion mark. I'd be shocked if both weren't north of $1.2 billion.

Deadpool would be (will be) a monstrous success at half that.

You would be shocked if Civil War wasn't over 1.2 bill?

That's the absolute high end imo. I really don't think it doing vastly better than GotG/Winter Soldier is a guarantee.

 

[Agent_Carnage]

Now I can dream of an R Rated X Force movie

 

[Thunder Monkey]

You would be shocked if Civil War wasn't over 1.2 bill?

That's the absolute high end imo. I really don't think it doing vastly better than GotG/Winter Soldier is a guarantee.

I think it will be marketed as pretty much Avengers 3.

Depending on WoM I expect it to do really well.

 

[broncobuster]

You would be shocked if Civil War wasn't over 1.2 bill?

That's the absolute high end imo. I really don't think it doing vastly better than GotG/Winter Soldier is a guarantee.

Iron Man 3 hit $1.2bil. It's likely.

I can see Deadpool topping Doctor Strange, maybe X-Men Apocalypse if it lands closer to First Class than DoFP.

 

[valkillmore]

Fuck yes hard R rated movies.

Seeing it tomorrow. Can't wait.

 

[tcrunch]

Adorable movie, well-deserved.

 

[anaron]

white eyes + smaller budget


LISTEN UP HOLLYWOOD

 

[Parch]

R-rated success finally gets both companies thinking that superhero doesn't have to focus on being kid-friendly. DC might not have anything R-rated, but they've known for a long time now with their DC animated that superhero can be all-ages mature and still be successful.

 

[Discotheque]

You would be shocked if Civil War wasn't over 1.2 bill?

That's the absolute high end imo. I really don't think it doing vastly better than GotG/Winter Soldier is a guarantee.

Yes it is. The iron man bump will put it at around 1.2-1.3

I also think batman v superman will make a billion too

 

[BCDAWG7]

Saw it today was amazing! Going back tomorrow for a second time

 

[HoodWinked]

white eyes + smaller budget


LISTEN UP HOLLYWOOD

thats not really how it works. execs want to spend as little as possible. and a big budget is necessary for some films, but deadpool is the type of movie that doesnt need a big budget.

 

[Wag]

I'm steeling myself for work tomorrow. 8+ hrs of barring <17yr olds from seeing this movie. I predict there will be lots of refunds (with me getting yelled at all day)... &#128561;

Long lines with me checking tons of IDs.

 

[Bsigg12]

Just got into a full theatre. Awesome to see something like Deadpool getting packed houses.

 

[Kusagari]

I think it will be marketed as pretty much Avengers 3.

Depending on WoM I expect it to do really well.

The actual Avengers 2 only did 200 mill more than Iron Man 3.

The Marvel universe was never at a higher point than when Iron Man 3 exploded off the back of the original Avengers goodwill.

I think the MCU in general has lost some of its luster since then.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Adorable movie, well-deserved.

First time I ever heard it described as "adorable". &#128532;

 

[friskykillface]

Theater was packed and after leaving the movie the last two shows of the night were sold out

$$$$$$$
Colossus the god did it B^)

 

[3N16MA]

Has a chance to open above IM2.

 

[MulderYuffie]

fantastic and well deserved.