Deadpool & Wolverine’s historic opening weekend will push the MCU past a box office record that’ll almost certainly never be beaten. In 2012, it became clear that Marvel Cinematic Universe movies would change the box office forever. The Avengers was an absolute monster: it became the third highest-grossing movie of all time, the biggest superhero movie in history, and Disney’s most successful film ever.

The MCU will reach unbeatable box office record with Deadpool & Wolverine

The Independent

“Deadpool & Wolverine” had a better Sunday than anticipated. The comic book film earned $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, Disney said Monday.That’s $6 million more than was estimated on Sunday, putting “Deadpool & Wolverine” in a different league. It had already broken the record for an R-rated movie. But the Shawn Levy-directed film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman now boasts the sixth highest opening weekend of all time, surpassing “Jurassic World” which opened to $208.8 million in 2015.The Walt Disney Co. can now claim five of the six biggest box office openings ever, not accounting for inflation, including two “Avengers” movies, “Endgame” and “Infinity War,” and two “Star Wars” films, “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi.” The only outlier is the second-place holder “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which was released by Sony and produced by Marvel Studios.“Deadpool & Wolverine’s” overperformance also boosted its global number to $444.3 million, surpassing “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ now has the 6th biggest opening weekend of all time

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Lady Deadpool is bringing the calvary with her in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Lady Deadpool Full Look Revealed in Deadpool & Wolverine Final Trailer

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The first reviews for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggest there's hope yet for the ailing Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Everyone hated Hugh Jackman's first solo Wolverine movie in 2009. Now critics say 'Deadpool & Wolverine' could save the Marvel Cinematic universe.

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

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"To see both [Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman] in costume together was just mind-blowing."

Deadpool 3 Producer Says Hugh Jackman Wearing Wolverine Suit Had "Grown Men Sobbing on Set"

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport will open two new skybridges on Wednesday, July 31.Why it matters: Passengers will no longer have to cross eight lanes of traffic when traveling from the hourly deck and car rental area to the terminal entrance.What to expect: If you're coming from the hourly deck, you'll head to level five to access the skybridge, which will lead you to level three of the terminal.You must use either the skybridge or the underground walkways to access the terminal and hourly deck starting Wednesday.This requirement doesn't apply to passengers using airport or hotel shuttles, rideshares or curbside dropoffs...

Charlotte Douglas International Airport completes skybridges

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“Deadpool and Wolverine” brought in $205 million in its opening weekend, making it the best open ever for an R-rated movie.

“Deadpool and Wolverine” makes history at the box office

Deadpool & Wolverine is saving the Marvel Cinematic Universe next week, but if it wasn’t for Disney, we’d already have a Wolverine spinoff movie. According to Ryan Reynolds, his upcoming movie was originally pitched as Deadpool 3 and had a stripped-down, relatively simple “indie” movie plot. Alternatively, it might have been about Wade Wilson fighting and/or helping Santa Claus. That part is a little unclear, but that’s the development of big-budget comic book movies for you.

‘Wolverine’ Spinoff Canceled in Favor of ‘Deadpool 3,’ Star Confirms

Reuters

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -The Marvel duo of "Deadpool & Wolverine" grabbed $38.5 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices in the first screenings of the film on Thursday, distributor Walt Disney said.

Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets record on opening day

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Chef Jorge Angulo is taking tacos to a new level at Vela Bar y Cocina in River North. Dig in: Vela offers a steak taco platter (called tabla de carnes) for $88 with handmade heirloom blue and yellow corn tortillas, three cuts of wagyu beef, and intense condiments including habanero miso paste.

First Look: Vela Bar & Cocina in River North

Warning: The following article contains major spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool & Wolverine is about to break R-rated box office records, as Marvel fans run into theaters to witness the Merc with a Mouth (Ryan Reynolds) MCU debut. Of course, everyone expects Deadpool 3 to have a clever post-credits scene.

The ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ post-credits scene, explained

In Paris this summer, social media has given Olympics fans a glimpse beyond the field, pitch and pool — into small bedrooms with now-infamous cardboard beds. Why it matters: Some athletes have reportedly opted to leave the Olympic Village and stay in hotels instead. Driving the news: Coco Gauff,...

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"Deadpool & Wolverine" topped the domestic box office this weekend, opening with a record $205 million for an R-rated film, according to Comscore estimates.

Box office: 'Deadpool & Wolverine' notches biggest opening ever for an R-rated movie

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If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

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It turns out that the R-rating wasn't much of a hindrance to Deadpool & Wolverine's box office potential.

Deadpool And Wolverine Just Had One Of Marvel's Biggest Opening Weekends At The Box Office, Breaking Records In The Process

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\"Deadpool & Wolverine\" sets new R-rated film record

Ryan Reynolds should be feeling pretty good: he's now beat his own record of leading the biggest R-rated film opening with \"Deadpool & Wolverine.\" Why it...

Ryan Reynolds should be feeling pretty good: he's now beat his own record of leading the biggest R-rated film opening with "Deadpool & Wolverine." Why it...

"Deadpool & Wolverine" sets new R-rated film record

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