Popculturology
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ carves up a $97M second weekend
The latest MCU film is now the biggest R-rated hit in domestic box office history, passing ‘Passion of the Christ.’
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Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
The Marvel reset
Downey is back. The Russo brothers are back. PLUS: ‘SNL’ goes for the cameo with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, and Kimmel and Mulaney pass on the Oscars.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unite for a record-breaking $205M weekend
The characters’ jump to the MCU was the 8th biggest weekend — and the biggest debut for an R-rated movie ever.
Popculturology • Special Edition
‘New mask, same task’: Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom
The MCU turns to its biggest star and its blockbuster directors for future ‘Avengers’ movies.
Popculturology • Special Edition
Inevitable: Marvel Studios turns to the Russo Brothers for next two ‘Avengers’ films
The ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ directors return to put the finishing touches on the Multiverse Saga.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Vindicated! ‘Spider-Man 2’ swung into theaters 20 years ago this weekend
This makes me feel old. PLUS: My ‘Acolyte’ thoughts and theories, The Rock makes a Santa movie, and you can buy ‘Hot Ones’ for $70M.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Marvel wants you to believe that Taylor Swift *definitely* isn’t in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
We should totally trust the MCU this time, right? PLUS: ‘The Wild Robot’ trailer stuns, ‘Late Night’ drops its band, and my Internet died for a whole day.
Popculturology
Marvel Studios to do less, while ‘Lord of the Rings’ to do more
While Disney scales back MCU production, Warner Bros. is ready to ‘Hunt for Gollum.’ PLUS: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is fantastic, James Gunn unveils his Superman, and trailers for ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘Twisters’ and more.
Popculturology
Five years ago, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ assembled a historic opening weekend
A $357.1M opening weekend looks untouchable. PLUS: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ come together for a new trailer, the new ‘Office’ finds its first actors, and a ‘Bluey’ insider says the show is finished.
Popculturology
Marvel (finally!) announces its ‘Fantastic Four’ cast
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will bring the family into the MCU. PLUS: Trailers for ‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘X-Men ’97,’ and my thoughts on test driving Apple Vision Pro.
Popculturology
🍿🏈🍿 Your Super Bowl MVPs: Trailers for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Planet of the Apes’
While Taylor Swift was chugging beers, we got a bunch of new movie trailers.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
The Jonathan Majors era of the MCU is over
With a guilty verdict now on the books, the actor has been dropped by Marvel. PLUS: Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount talk merger, and the end is nigh for 'What We Do in the Shadows.'