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Disney Touts Success of Deadpool & Wolverine, But Most of Film’s Profits Were Consumed by Snow White Failure

April 29, 2025  ·
  Marvin Montanaro
Rachel Zegler Snow White

Rachel Zegler singing the original song "Waiting on a Wish" from Disney's Snow White live action remake - YouTube, Disney

While Deadpool is impervious to physical harm against super villains, the Merc With a Mouth truly met his match this year at the hands of Snow White, played by Rachel Zegler.

Deadpool and Wolverine (L-R): Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Photo by Jay Maidment. ©; Wolverine, the R-rated superhero event that shattered records and revived faith in the Marvel brand for some. According to Deadline's Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament, the film brought in over $1.3 billion at the global box office and delivered an impressive $400 million in profit.

But the real story isn’t just what Deadpool & Wolverine earned—it’s what Disney lost elsewhere.

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Author: Marvin Montanaro
Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com