Deadpool & Wolverine Film Grosses Half a Billion

The newly released 'Deadpool & Wolverine' film has taken the box office by storm, grossing nearly half a billion dollars worldwide and featuring a memorable opening scene set to NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye.' This marks the first R-rated entry in Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe and serves as a bridge for characters previously owned by 20th Century Fox, including X-Men and Fantastic Four. The film is filled with star-studded cameos, including Channing Tatum as Gambit, Wesley Snipes as Blade, and Aaron Reed as Juggernaut. Despite its commercial success and fan service, the film has received mixed reviews for its weak storyline and underdeveloped antagonist. Notable moments include a tribute to the defunct 20th Century Fox studio and a viral dance sequence choreographed by Darrin Henson, mistakenly credited to Ryan Reynolds' stand-in, Nick Pauley.