While it was expected to perform well, based on all I’ve read from industry blogs and box office analysts, no one predicted just how well "Deadpool" would do at the box office. Not even the studio, 20th Century Fox. The modestly-budget R-rated (a rarity) superhero movie far exceeded expectations, grossing a whopping $135 million during its opening weekend, on a reported $58 million budget – a fraction of what the typical superhero movie is going for these days. To compare, the upcoming "Batman v Superman" is said to cost around $225-$250 million, with a $150 million worldwide marketing budget, bringing its total production and marketing expenses to around $400…
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