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Comic fans have had quite the ride in 2024, with the year delivering both highs and lows. It’s truly mind-boggling to think that fans gotMadame Weband theDeadpool & Wolverineteam-up all in one year!
It is no secret that Sony’s Marvel Universe (SSU) and DC both struggled to make a mark this year, leaving many fans feeling underwhelmed. Despite this, Ryan Reynolds came to the rescue as his stellar debut in the MCU brought the perfect mix and single-handedly saved the year for comic fans everywhere.
How SSU and DC bombed at the box office, leaving fans disappointed!
Before diving into how big of a triumph this year was for MCU, let’s talk about what didn’t quite land. DC had high hopes forJoker: Folie à Deux, aiming to rivalDeadpool & Wolverine. But despite the star power of Joaquin Phoenix andLady Gaga, thefilm fell flat.
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With a production budget of $200 million and an additional $100 million spent on marketing,Folie à Deuxneeded $450 million globally just to break even. Instead, it scraped together a modest $206 million at the worldwide box office (as perForbes), leaving it deep in the red.
It wasn’t justJoker: Folie à Deuxthat missed the mark this year. Films likeMadame WebandKraven the Hunterjoined the growing list of lackluster SSU entries, keeping the streak of mediocrity alive.
Meanwhile, fans pinned their hopes onVenom: The Last Dance, and whileTom Hardydelivered his usual charm, the movie itself fell short of blockbuster expectations. All in all, it’s safe to say 2024 wasn’t the superhero year comic fans were hoping for.
How Ryan Reynolds made sure Kevin Feige had the last laugh
Despite all the disappointments this year, what truly saved fans, studios, and the superhero genre wasDeadpool & Wolverine. From the moment it was announced that the iconic duo would be joining the MCU, fans were beyond excited. After a long wait, the film absolutely delivered.
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Deadpool & Wolverinewent on to gross $1.33 billion at the box office, (viaForbes) with $701 million coming from international sales. The production budget was set at $200 million before printing and advertising costs.
Not only did the film entertain audiences with all the banter and action fans love, but it also successfully brought the beloved X-Men into the MCU, something Marvel fans have been waiting for a long time. Just to put everything into perspective for this year’s disparity, here are the Rotten Tomatoes scores for all the theatrical comic book movies released in 2024.
Rotten Tomatoes scores for all the theatrical comic book movies released in 2024 🍅pic.twitter.com/OC8XyyuJ7T
In the end,Deadpool & Wolverineproved to be a massive hit, making it clear whyfans couldn’t get enough. Kevin Feige had the last laugh, and it was a big one!
Deadpool & Wolverineis streaming on Disney+
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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