Plot
Deadpool starts working as a used car salesman. During his birthday party, the Time Variance Authority (TVA) captures him and brings him to Mr. Paradox, who offers Deadpool a place on Earth-616. Paradox also reveals that Deadpool’s timeline is deteriorating because of the death of James “Logan” Howlett, who was the timeline’s “anchor being.” Determined to save his timeline, Deadpool steals Paradox’s TemPad and travels the multiverse searching for a Logan variant.
Throughout his journey, Deadpool encounters various versions of Logan. Eventually, he returns one to the TVA, only to discover that this Logan variant has destroyed his universe. Mr. Paradox prunes both Deadpool and Logan into the Void. There, they fight until Johnny Storm intervenes, leading to all three being captured and brought to Cassandra Nova. Logan identifies her as the twin sister of Charles Xavier, the leader of the X-Men.
In Nova’s lair, she displays her power to manipulate minds and explains her agreement with the TVA to remain in the Void as a gang leader. Nova kills Johnny Storm and attempts to undermine Deadpool’s confidence by making him feel unnecessary. Before she can do more harm, Alioth, the all-consuming entity, appears. Deadpool and Logan manage to escape just before Alioth can consume them. This experience leaves Deadpool more determined than ever to find a way to stabilize his timeline and save it from destruction.
Review
On Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of the 242 reviews from critics are positive, with the film earning an average rating of 7.1 out of 10. Meanwhile, Metacritic, which calculates a weighted average, gave the movie a score of 56 out of 100 based on 52 critics, reflecting “mixed or average” reviews.
Box Office
Several factors are working in favor of Deadpool 3. Firstly, the pre-release buzz has been overwhelmingly positive, with strong word-of-mouth generating significant interest. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film has already achieved the highest-ever preview sales for an R-rated movie in North America, with expectations for these sales to reach up to $40 million.
Deadpool 3 made an impressive debut in India, collecting ₹9.84 crore on its first day. This strong opening reflects the film’s high anticipation and positive reception among Indian audiences. The buzz surrounding Deadpool 3 and its pre-release marketing and word-of-mouth contributed to its successful launch. The film’s popularity is evident from the robust footfall in theaters, setting a promising tone for its box office performance in the coming days. Given the favorable start, Deadpool 3 is poised to continue attracting large audiences and maintaining strong collections in the Indian market.
IMDB: 8.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Critics: 4.6/5
Genre: Action/Comedy
Release Date: July 26, 2024
Language: English
Director: Shawn Levy
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin
Writers: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese
Producers: Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Feige