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Deadpool and Wolverine, killing everyone!

According to overseas media reports, "Deadpool vs. Wolverine", which was released simultaneously around the world on July 26, had a global box office of 210 million U.S. dollars (1.53 billion yuan) on Friday alone, and a global box office of 443 million U.S. dollars (about 3.2 billion yuan) in its first weekend, making it the sixth highest-grossing film in history in terms of opening weekend box office, and also the highest-grossing R-rated film in its opening weekend (restricted, people under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to watch).

In just three days, Deadpool and Wolverine surpassed the global box office of the previous Marvel movie. In the film, Deadpool breaks the fourth wall and calls himself the "Marvel Savior", and judging by the current box office performance, he is indeed worthy of this title.

In recent years, superheroes have caused "aesthetic fatigue", which has led to setbacks for many Marvel movies, but "Deadpool and Wolverine" does not seem to be affected by this crisis. In the end, its global box office may exceed $1 billion.

Many overseas media outlets have been generous with their praise for this film, praising it for helping Marvel get back in the spotlight; but some European and American critics have had few good words for it, and some even criticized it as a "soulless money-making effort."

｜Two Worlds in China and Abroad

Despite its explosive box office record abroad, the film was not so popular in China, with a box office of 170 million yuan in the first weekend, which was mediocre. By July 30, five days after its release, it had exceeded 200 million yuan, but it was always suppressed by "Catch the Dolls" and could not win the daily box office championship.

Domestic audience reviews also showed a polarized trend. Many people said that "the sentiment added points", but at the same time they also thought that the plot was thin and the creativity was old-fashioned. The current Douban score is 7.3 (gradually declining from 7.5).

In overseas markets, the film not only had high box office, but also received high praise overall. As of July 30, the IMDB score reached 8.2; on Rotten Tomatoes, the general audience's popcorn index was as high as 97%, and the professional film critics' freshness was 78%.

Many foreign media have given it positive reviews.

Wall Street Journal film critic Kyle Smith felt that despite being a bit of a mess, Deadpool vs. Wolverine was the first overall enjoyable MCU film in several years.

Aaron Pruna, a reviewer for CNET, said that all in all, Deadpool vs. Wolverine meets all the expectations of Marvel fans for a movie. It is the best movie in the series and the best Marvel movie since Avengers: Endgame.It charts a bold new path for the Marvel Universe.

New York Times film critic Alisa Wilkinson wrote that the film is about how everything that has ever been successful in Hollywood keeps repeating the same song and dance... which, of course, Deadpool vs. Wolverine exploits brilliantly. But she stressed that the film is worth seeing because of its self-reflective nature.

Ross Bonham, a film critic for the well-known entertainment website Collider, said that Deadpool may not be Marvel Jesus, but "Deadpool and Wolverine" injected a dose of adrenaline into the movie universe and excitingly reminded us how fun and exciting it can be.

American film critic Danielle Saltzman praised it highly:Deadpool and Wolverine is not only the best team-up of the century, it’s also the best Marvel movie in five years.

New York Post critic Johnny Olesinski wrote that while it will be a challenge to reclaim the cinematic crown, Deadpool vs. Wolverine is a huge, promising step forward for the Marvel franchise.

CNN film critic Brian Lowry also believes that behind these weird, hilarious rhythms lies a sweet nostalgia for the past 25 years of superhero movies, and also shows that Marvel Pictures has the ability to laugh at itself.

｜There are also negative reviews overseas, and they are very fierce

Of course, there is not unanimous support overseas.

Jonathan Dean, a film critic for The Times, said, "I just saw Deadpool and Wolverine - Marvel has finally hit rock bottom, and if you pay to see it, you're being ripped off. This movie disrespects the audience in a way that has never been seen before."

New York magazine critic Bilge Ebery put it bluntly, "Honestly, it seems to exist only to make money."

Eric Machin, a film critic for Canada's Rogers Cable Network, was even more critical:Deadpool vs. Wolverine is a soulless money-making effort, desperate to extend the shelf life of the Marvel Universe - which is a sad state of affairs for current blockbusters.

Michael Phillips, a critic for the Chicago Tribune, wrote: "Deadpool vs. Wolverine employs a manic, ultra-violent style, with grotesque visual gags that feel not just hollow but a little bit scary." The Daily Telegraph's film critic quoted Eliot's poem to comment - these fragments allow Marvel to support itself amid the ruins, but the collapse continues regardless.

Ben Allen of GQ magazine teased the large number of cameos, saying sarcastically: Deadpool vs. Wolverine proves that the only thing left in the Marvel Universe is the cameo… With the stakes gone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the only bait Kevin Feige and co. can offer is the cameo.

The reviewer of the Indian media Mint also believes that a multiverse movie full of Easter eggs but chaotic, the plot has no logic - of course, most of it is nonsense, just like Deadpool's chatter, there are some humor and trivia that make fans happy, but this is not enough to revive a troubled series, becauseIt got bogged down in fan-pleasing, marketing, and commerce instead of focusing on story, script, and the thrilling wonder of superheroes.

ABC News critic Peter Travers wrote, "Is this a great movie? No. The special effects are unexpectedly mediocre, and the film is more desperation than inspiration."

Louis Chilton, a senior cultural critic for the British newspaper The Independent, thought more. In an article titled "Deadpool vs. Wolverine is not only a bad movie, it also changes the definition of 'movie'", he questioned: Marvel's new sequel seems to have no interest in anything except continuing its own brand. Is this the future of movies?

Lewis believes that“It’s a pointless film without any artistic ambition.”How do we define what is and isn’t a movie, he asks? Over the past two decades, Marvel has reshaped Hollywood in its own image, weakening some of the things that make cinema unique as an art form and shifting it toward television and IP. We call Deadpool vs. Wolverine a movie because it’s shown in theaters and is two hours long, but beyond those technical details, it has little in common with traditional movies in terms of intent.

The problem, Lewis stressed, wasn't that it told a bad story -- it had no interest in telling a good story at all. It was only interested in maintaining and reinforcing the Marvel brand, like a snake swallowing its own tail.

At the end of the article, the author said with some concern that if movies begin to lose the idea that they should function as works of art, and if "Deadpool and Wolverine" represent the future of movies, then saving it will require more than just some brave heroes.

However, under the article on the Independent website, a foreign netizen named Grr2 left a message: "When will pretentious critics understand that movies can also be simple entertainment, and not all movies have to be esoteric pseudo-intellectual Oscar candidates."

Hey, you see, no matter which country, there are such "loyal" audiences who cannot be criticized.

｜Can the return of Iron Man save Marvel?

Marvel is rebounding strongly - Deadpool vs. Wolverine was the highest-grossing MCU movie at the premiere since 2021's Spider-Man: No Homecoming.

This is good news for Disney.

Marvel Studios, which owns the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been struggling to maintain box office momentum after the historic release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019. The pursuit of quantity in theatrical movies and streaming series has led to a decline in film quality and audiences have been turned away. The lowest point was Captain Marvel 2, which had the lowest global box office revenue in the history of the Marvel Universe (less than $200 million).

Meanwhile, Marvel Studios is still struggling with the shutdown caused by the epidemic and the strike of Hollywood workers. Subsequently, Jonathan Majors, who played the super villain Kang, was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment and was fired.

This also disrupted the next phase of the Marvel Universe's plans - originally, the subtitle of Avengers 5 was "Kang's Dynasty". But before the Avengers could join forces to fight, Kang was "defeated" by himself.

However, with the recent success of Deadpool and Wolverine, and the return of several blockbuster characters, Marvel is regaining its momentum.

On July 28, at the San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel announced the sixth phase plan, "Avengers 5: Doomsday" and "Avengers 6: Secret War" will be released in 2026, directed by the Russo brothers who directed "Avengers 3 and 4". What's more explosive is that Robert Downey Jr., who previously played Iron Man, also returned to play the villain Doctor Doom. This move further stimulated the box office of "Deadpool and Wolverine" in Europe and the United States.

Deadpool vs. Wolverine is the only MCU movie released in 2024, but 2025 will see the release of Captain America: New World Order, Thunderstrike Force, Fantastic Four: First Step, and a new Blade.

The place of Deadpool and Wolverine in Marvel's upcoming movies is unclear - both characters survived the latest installment and remain in Deadpool's universe, separate from the rest of the MCU. "Deadpool and Wolverine" seems to suggest that Jackman will play Wolverine again in future movies.

"Fox killed him. Disney brought him back." In "Deadpool vs. Wolverine," Deadpool told the audience about Wolverine's joining in his typical fourth-wall-breaking way. "They're going to keep him like this until he's 90 years old."

Many have speculated that the duo will be joining Secret Wars, a comic book storyline that first appeared in the 1980s and was later relaunched in 2015. The storyline involves the collision of parallel universes, their destruction, and the fragments of those universes being rewoven into something called Battleworld - which is where Marvel could potentially bring the X-Men into the fold.

How the Marvel Universe will deal with the "Secret War" is still a secret, but Downey's Doctor Doom will play an important role in the show. At least, Downey's joining gives the next stage a clear new direction.

"New mask, same mission!"

When "Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr. took off his mask and said confidently, the audience burst into applause.

However, can he revive Marvel?

No one can be sure.