The biggest universe in Hollywood history has some of the most successful franchises.
Some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises have formed within the MCU, earning billions of dollars at thebox office.
Under the guidance of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, the MCU has become the highest-grossing franchise ever.
The connected universe of Marvel heroes has earned over $31 billion in total since 2008.
Maybe, but it’s true.
On average, eachAvengersmovie earned over $1.9 million globally.
2011’sThorintroduced Chris Hemsworth’s god of thunder to audiences and brought in a solid $449.3 million worldwide.
The bold shift paid off, with the film grossing $854 million ahead ofAvengers: Infinity War.
Then cameCivil War, which many fans saw asAvengers 2.5thanks to its massive ensemble cast and pivotal storyline.
That film skyrocketed to $1.15 billion, cementing itself as one of the MCU’s biggest hits ever.
The sequel,Vol.
2, leaned even further into character-driven storytelling and earned an impressive $863.8 million globally.
By the timeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
Then cameIron Man 3in 2013, riding the wave of post-Avengersenthusiasm to a staggering $1.21 billion haul.
2018’sBlack Pantherwasn’t just a box office hit; it was a cultural milestone.
Despite mixed critical reactions, the movie became one of Marvel’s top post-Endgameperformers.
However,Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawas a turning point.
Instead, it fumbled badly.
The originalDeadpool, released under 20th Century Fox, became a surprise phenomenon.
Altogether, the threeDeadpoolfilms average an impressive $951.7 million per installment.
It was widely praised for its action and cultural representation, instantly becoming a fan-favorite origin story.
WithSimu Liu confirmed to return inAvengers: Doomsday, anticipation for his next solo outing remains high.
Directed by Oscar-winner Chloe Zhao, the film aimed for grandeur but didn’t land with audiences or critics.
To date, there’s been no indication that the team or characters will return in future MCU projects.
The character has lived on in ensemble projects, but another solo outing remains uncertain.
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