20th Century Fox’sLoganis now a bona fidebox office hit, taking in $85.3 million in its opening weekend, surpassing both the opening weekend tallies of its predecessors, 2009’sX-Men Origins: Wolverineand 2013’sThe Wolverine. Fans were also treated to a surprise preview forDeadpool 2, although there was no actualDeadpoolcameo in the movie itself, like many were hoping for. WhileLoganwill beHugh Jackman’s lastWolverinemovie, he has hinted about the possibility of returning for aDeadpoolmovie, but until that happens, fans will have to suffice with the actors trolling each other on Twitter.
Over the weekend,Hugh Jackmanshared a new photo from the Beijing, China premiere ofLoganonTwitter, with the actor posing alongside a group of rabid fans clutchingLoganposters, as he thanked his Chinese fans for an “amazing visit.” The next day,Ryan Reynoldsresponded to his tweet, humorously speculating that those weren’t actually fans, but that he was, “pretty sure those are protesters.“Hugh Jackmanresponded just a few hours later with, “Really…Guy … Really?!” While they’re playful “frenemy” relationship is still alive and well on social media, it remains to be seen if that will ever carry over again to the big screen. Here’s whatRyan Reynoldshad to say a few months ago about aDeadpool vs. Wolverinemovie.
“I wantDeadpool and Wolverinein a movie together. What we’re gonna have to do is convince Hugh. If anything, I’m going to need to do what I can to get my internet friends back on board to help rally another cause down the line.Hugh Jackmanis one of the best human beings. Part of the reason I want to do a Deadpool/Wolverine movie is not just because I think the two would light the screen on fire but I genuinely love the guy.”
WhileHugh Jackmanhas been adamant thatLoganwill be his finalWolverine movie, he has hinted in other interviews that he could eventually change his mind in a few years, but as of now, he is retired as Logan/Wolverine. He stated that after he read theLoganscript, he was absolutely certain that this would be his lastLoganmovie, before hinting that he may eventually change his mind within the next few years. Still, withDeadpool2 getting ready to film this summer, plusGambit,The New MutantsandX-Forcein the works, the studio will have no shortage of material centering on these X-Men mutants.
Hugh Jackmandidn’t actually appear inDeadpool, but his presence was certainly felt, with a number of references to both the actor and his Wolverine character. It remains to be seen if there will be even moreHugh Jackmanand Wolverine references inDeadpool 2, which is reportedly eyeing a spring 2018 release date, but nothing is set in stone quite yet. Along withLogan’s impressive $85.3 million domestic debut, the film also fared well internationally as well, earning $152.5 million in international markets for a worldwide debut of $237.8 million, although the budget figures were not disclosed. Take a look at these new tweets withRyan ReynoldstrollingHugh Jackmanover theLoganpremiere.
