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Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, hitting $1.352 billion worldwide and opening with $123 million domestic, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine and cementing Nolan’s movie as his biggest hit to date, with strong IMAX performance driving global totals.
Universal's The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with $1.352 billion worldwide, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine's $1.33 billion. It opened to a $264.1 million global debut (about $123.5 million domestic and $139.6 million overseas) and has since earned roughly $516.3 million domestically and $835.6 million overseas, making Nolan's film his biggest worldwide total and one of five titles to cross $1 billion this year, as it remains in its sixth weekend.
Ryan Reynolds teased a new Deadpool movie at Fanatics Fest 2026, following the box-office success of 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, but offered no concrete details on plot, solo vs. ensemble status, or cast.
Blake Lively's feedback led to a change in the ending of the film 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' adding suspense by leaving the fate of the heroes uncertain for a moment. Director Shawn Levy credited Lively for suggesting that the audience should experience fear for the characters' survival, which made the eventual triumph more impactful. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, underwent a brief reshoot to incorporate this change, enhancing the emotional payoff.
Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Taylor Swift is the godmother to his and Blake Lively's daughters, James, Inez, and Betty. Swift humorously referred to Reynolds as her "godkids' sperm donor" in a social media post supporting his "Deadpool & Wolverine" movie. Reynolds praised Swift for her support, noting her influence on the film's success. The couple also has a son, Olin, whose godfather is "Deadpool & Wolverine" director Shawn Levy. Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, are known to socialize with Reynolds and Lively.
Ryan Reynolds, known for his humor and success with "Deadpool & Wolverine," which grossed over $1.5 billion, expressed interest in hosting the Oscars, calling it a dream. Despite the film's success, Reynolds remains focused on family and future projects, including a non-Marvel film with Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy. He also highlighted the lack of Oscar recognition for comedies, citing Eddie Murphy's "The Nutty Professor" as a major snub. Reynolds' future with Marvel remains uncertain, as he keeps details under wraps.
Ryan Reynolds is writing a new film, unrelated to Marvel, that will reunite him with Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy. This project follows their successful collaboration on "Deadpool & Wolverine," which became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. While plot details are scarce, Reynolds' enthusiasm suggests a fresh and unexpected project. This marks Reynolds' third collaboration with Levy, known for "Free Guy" and "The Adam Project." The untitled film is already generating anticipation in Hollywood.
Shawn Levy, known for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine, is reportedly Marvel's top choice to direct Avengers 5. Although Levy has not yet accepted the offer, Marvel has provided him with the latest script to consider. The studio had previously offered him the role, but he declined due to commitments with Stranger Things. With the Avengers 5 release pushed back, Levy may now be available. The film, which could feature over 60 MCU characters, is set to release on May 1, 2026.
Shawn Levy, director of "Deadpool and Wolverine," is being considered to direct the next "Avengers" movie after Destin Daniel Cretton stepped down. The untitled film, originally named "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty," is set for release on May 1, 2026. Levy's "Deadpool and Wolverine" will be the first R-rated MCU movie and will integrate Fox's mutants into the MCU timeline.
Shawn Levy is in early talks with Marvel to direct the next Avengers movie, following his work on Deadpool & Wolverine. Although Levy previously turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts, Marvel has adjusted the film's timeline, making it possible for him to take on the project.
Shawn Levy, currently directing Deadpool & Wolverine, is the top choice to direct the next Avengers movie, though he has not yet committed. Marvel Studios is still considering other directors, and the new Avengers film is expected to feature over 60 MCU characters in an ensemble format.
Hugh Jackman discusses the challenges and transformations he faced to reprise his role as Wolverine at 55, including dance training for stunts and the difficulty of bulking up. Ryan Reynolds praises Jackman's impressive physicality and stunt work for their upcoming movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, set to release on July 26.
AMC Theatres chief Adam Aron announced that the upcoming film "Deadpool & Wolverine" has set a new record for first-day advance ticket sales for the country’s largest movie circuits, with around 200,000 tickets already sold at AMC, surpassing any other R-rated movie. Online ticketing service Fandango also reported brisk first-day sales, with industry insiders estimating the sales to be around $8 million to $9 million. The film is expected to cross $100 million in its debut, making it the first 2024 title to achieve this feat, as domestic box office revenue lags behind 2023 due to production delays. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the first R-rated movie released by Marvel and Disney, and it continues the irreverent superhero franchise led by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
At CinemaCon, Marvel Studios showcased nine minutes of footage from the upcoming R-rated film "Deadpool & Wolverine," featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The presentation included raunchy humor, explicit language, and references to Marvel and Disney, with Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige dropping F-bombs while introducing the footage. The movie, set to open on July 26, marks Marvel Studios' first R-rated project and is a significant bet for the studio as it dials back on its film releases.
At CinemaCon, director Shawn Levy showcased nine minutes of footage from the upcoming film 'Deadpool & Wolverine', featuring Ryan Reynolds adjusting to normal life and engaging in humorous banter. The movie, set to release in July, also stars Hugh Jackman and features a cameo from Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige. The trailer for the film broke records with 365 million views in its first 24 hours, and it promises to deliver the same irreverent humor and action that fans have come to expect from the franchise.