IMAX is delivering theDeadpooldouble feature that many fans have been hoping would come around. With these special engagements, you can be one of the first fans to witnessDeadpool 2when you experience theDeadpooldouble feature in IMAX. Getting to experience both of these movies back-to-back could make for a very fun night, especially for hardcore fans of Wade Wilson and his fourth-wall-breaking antics.
Fans that attend thisspecial IMAX eventwill see the firstDeadpool, ahead ofDeadpool 2on opening night. Attendees will also receive aDeadpoolmini collectible! The specific collectible is a mini figure that featuresDeadpoollaying down rather relaxed and giving a thumbs up. Exactly just how “mini” this collectible is remains to be seen. IMAX does note that it will only be available while supplies last. So if you plan on attending this event and want the collectible, get there early. This double feature event is taking place in select theatres, for one night only, on Thursday, May 17. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. local time.
Tickets for Deadpool 2 recently went on sale, along with the release of the movie’s final trailer. That trailer gave us some more insight into theX-Forceteam we’re going to see featured in the sequel, including the seemingly useless and average guy Peter, who has won over the hearts of the internet already. The character even has his own Twitter account, which is pretty hilarious and serves as another little bit of great marketing. Both of these movies have had very memorable and entertaining marketing campaigns. If we end up gettingDeadpool 3, we’ll be looking forward to another such campaign. The most recent trailer also name-dropped Thanos and took a jab at the DCEU.Deadpool 2is pulling on punches.
Deadpoolwas released in 2016 and wound upsurpassing expectationsin every way. Not only was the movie incredibly well-received by both fans and critics, but it dramatically over-performed at the box office, ultimately grossing $783 million worldwide. That makes it the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever. Fox is certainly hoping to seeDeadpool 2, which arrives in theaters on May 18, at least match that level of success. While the movie is tracking for an opening of $100 million or more, releasing it in the summer will make it so there is a lot more competition. The first movie came out in February and, much likeBlack Pantherthis year,Deadpoolwas able to capitalize on a lack of direct competition.
A major factor will be initial buzz. No critical reactions have been revealed yet, so it’s tough to know howDeadpool 2compares to its predecessor, but sometest screenings proved to be very promising, given the reaction from fans. One very good way to compare would be to do thisDeadpooldouble feature. Tickets for the event are on sale now, so if you haven’t picked up yourDeadpool 2tickets yet, you may want to see if a theater near you is doing this double feature. For a full list of participating theaters, you can head on over toIMAX.com.
