‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is One of 18 Finalists for the Visual Effects Oscar as Shortlist Voting Begins

As a long-time fan who has witnessed the evolution of superhero movies, I must say that the collaboration between Deadpool and Wolverine was nothing short of phenomenal. The chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman was electric, and their on-screen banter was a delight to watch. The visual effects were simply stunning, with every action-packed scene leaving me in awe.

The film starring Deadpool and Wolverine was a massive hit during the summer season, raking in a staggering $1.338 billion worldwide. In the U.S. and Canada alone, it grossed an impressive $636.7 million, while overseas sales added another $701.3 million to its earnings. This places it as the second highest-grossing movie of 2024, trailing only ‘Inside Out 2,’ which earned a whopping $1.699 billion.

The initial appearance of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe garnered positive responses, boasting a 7.7 rating on IMDb, a 78% approval from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and a remarkable 94% satisfaction among audiences.

After its online premiere, the film maintained its power, attracting 19.4 million viewers within a span of six days. Although it didn’t surpass Pixar’s animated sequel which garnered 30.5 million views in just five days, it clearly demonstrated its enduring appeal.

Currently, the adventure of Wade and Logan continues. The duo from “Deadpool & Wolverine” have been chosen as one of the 18 contenders for the Academy Award in Visual Effects, with the selection process commencing.

Right before Thanksgiving, it was announced by the Visual Effects Branch of the Academy that twenty film projects had progressed to the next stage in the evaluation process.

The full list includes:

  • “Alien: Romulus” (20th Century Studios)
  • “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Warner Bros.)
  • “Better Man” (Paramount Pictures)
  • “Civil War” (A24)
  • “Deadpool and Wolverine” (Marvel Studios)
  • “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.)
  • “The Fall Guy” (Universal Pictures)
  • “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (Warner Bros.)
  • “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (Sony Pictures)
  • “Gladiator II” (Paramount Pictures)
  • “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (Warner Bros.)
  • “Here” (Sony Pictures)
  • “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (20th Century Studios)
  • “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Walt Disney Pictures)
  • “A Quiet Place: Day One” (Paramount Pictures)
  • “Spaceman” (Netflix)
  • “Twisters” (Universal Pictures)
  • “Wicked” (Universal Pictures)

On Tuesday, December 17th, the list of ten potential winners in ten different Oscar categories, including the Visual Effects category, will be announced. Following this announcement, members of the Visual Effects branch will cast their votes to choose the five nominees for the 97th Academy Awards in their respective category.

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2024-12-09 10:44