Deadpool 2 looks to knock Avengers: Infinity War off the top spot at the box office this week.
The action-comedy adaptation is looking at raking in a staggering $350 million globally in its first weekend, making it the largest opening for an R rated film ever. This would finally knock Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War off the box office throne after a consecutive 3 weeks at the top. The star-studded blockbuster has made a mind boggling $630 million dollars to date.
Back in 2016, the first Deadpool film was a welcome surprise in the usual sluggish month of February. The film was universally greeted with a warm critical reception and went on to make $783 million dollars, instantaneously greenlighting a sequel. Aussie audiences went nuts for the merc with a mouth as it went to gross $33 million, peaking at the 3rd highest grossing film of 2016 at the Australian box office.
Starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular anti-hero, Deadpool 2 tells the story of mercenary turned mutant superhero, Wade Wilson, who must form a team to take down fan-favourite cybernetic soldier, Cable (played by Thanos… I mean, Josh Brolin). With wise cracks, limitless ammo, and martial arts that would make John Wick blush, the sequel is set to make audiences fall in love with the chimichanga-eating hero all over again.
Deadpool 2 is in cinemas from today, check out the trailer below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86RtevtfrA
For added fun, here are two clips of Ryan Reynolds making an appearance on the popular Korean TV show, Masked Singer. Watch the charismatic Canadian belt out a beautiful rendition of the classic Tomorrow from Annie, before unmasking himself to a manic set of hosts. It sounds confusing but the show makes sense once you watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiBPUpCJ7MQ
