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The movie “Deadpool and Wolverine” has achieved a remarkable milestone in Nigeria, shattering box office records with a staggering N500 million in ticket sales!
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Deadpool & Wolverine, the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has taken the box office by storm, grossing nearly $400 million globally within just 14 days.
This American superhero film, directed by Shawn Levy and featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, is proving to be a massive hit. Showing in 68 cinemas across Nigeria, it has claimed the number one spot, outperforming Nollywood’s The Betrayed and What About Us, which took second and third place.
In the film, Deadpool teams up with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop the Time Variance Authority from destroying his universe. With a star-studded cast and a thrilling plot, Deadpool & Wolverine continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
With The Betrayed and What About Us holding second and third place at the box office, Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine continues to dominate, raking in nearly 400 million and maintaining the number one spot – data as of August 2nd
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1.Deadpool and Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has quickly become a global sensation, grossing nearly $400 million worldwide just 14 days after its July 22, 2024 premiere.
Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the film has dominated the box office, especially in Nigeria. The movie follows Deadpool as he teams up with Wolverine from another universe to thwart the Time Variance Authority’s plans to destroy his reality.
