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Superhero Films Soar: 'Endgame' and 'Deadpool' Break Records

4/20/2025

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"Avengers: Endgame" shattered records in 2019, raking in $2.7 billion as it masterfully wrapped up a decade of beloved character journeys. Meanwhile, "Deadpool & Wolverine," released during the pandemic, still managed to pull in $1.3 billion, fueled by the superhero genre's soaring popularity and fervent fan enthusiasm at events like San Diego Comic-Con.

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Story summary

"Avengers: Endgame" shattered records in 2019, raking in $2.7 billion as it masterfully wrapped up a decade of beloved character journeys. Meanwhile, "Deadpool & Wolverine," released during the pandemic, still managed to pull in $1.3 billion, fueled by the superhero genre's soaring popularity and fervent fan enthusiasm at events like San Diego Comic-Con.