Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster, debuted on Disney+ on 12 November 2024, raking in an impressive 19.4 million views globally within its first six days. According to Disney, this achievement makes it the most-watched live-action film on Disney+ or Hulu since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever made its streaming debut in early 2023.
For some context, Disney reported earlier this year that Inside Out 2, the hit animated sequel, garnered 30.5 million views in its first five days on Disney+. While Deadpool & Wolverine might not have reached those animated heights, it has firmly established itself as a standout among Marvel’s live-action releases.
Originally hitting theaters in July 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine marked Ryan Reynolds’ long-awaited MCU debut as Deadpool, while Hugh Jackman donned Wolverine’s claws once again after his farewell to the character in Logan. The film’s multiversal storyline saw Deadpool teaming up with an alternate-timeline Wolverine to thwart the TVA’s (Time Variance Authority) plans to destroy Deadpool’s universe.
Adding to its star-studded appeal, the movie brought back familiar faces from Marvel’s cinematic past, alongside new characters never seen on screen. With a reported US$200 million budget, Deadpool & Wolverine became a financial juggernaut, grossing over US$1.3 billion worldwide. Now, with its streaming numbers skyrocketing, it’s clear that Deadpool and Wolverine are significant draws for Marvel.
Edwin has been writing about gaming and entertainment news for almost a decade, and has loved video games, comic books, and movies longer than that. He loves interesting stories, immersive world-building, and adorable monsters.
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