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The Independent
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Deadpool creator takes swipe at Marvel over latest box office numbers
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has taken a fresh swipe at Marvel after the updated box office gross for Captain America: Brave New World. The latest MCU blockbuster, starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics but has still performed well at the box office. At the time of the writing, the film has earned more than $370m at the global box office, against a $180m budget. To break even against its budget and be considered a success, the film will have to gross $425m. Current projections estimate that the film will earn $450m at the overall box office. After the numbers were shared on X/Twitter, Liefeld, who is at odds with Marvel, wrote: 'After 24 days, $55 million from BREAK EVEN. The mighty have fallen.' Liefeld, who created Deadpool for Marvel comics in 1990, has recently severed ties with the company following the release of the 2024 hit, Deadpool and Wolverine. The artist and writer is the brains behind the foul-mouthed anti-hero, and has a working relationship with the comic book publishers lasting more than 30 years. But he felt sidelined at the New York premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, the first Deadpool film to be released since Disney acquired Fox, and has opened up about his perceived experience. According to Liefeld, he felt ignored by Disney bosses, including Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, at the July 2024 event and was upset to discover he and his family had not been invited to the premiere afterparty. Speaking on his podcast Robservations, Liefeld claimed: 'It was meant to embarrass, diminish, defeat me. 'At some point, you go, 'I've received the message, and the message is clear.'' He also wanted a special credit different to the standard one given to comic book creators at the end of the film – noting that his request stemmed from Marvel's decision to give Roy Thomas a Wolverine co-creator status alongside Len Wein and John Romita, Sr. He wrote in the email: 'Marvel's treatment of creators has never been their strength. Without the worlds, the characters and the concepts that we create – and in this specific case, the world of Deadpool – there are no films to shoot. No blockbusters to distribute. … I am not the easy button at Staples. I am the human imagination behind it all.' Liefeld claimed that his response did not get received in the way he was after, tweeting: 'My reps were screamed at today 'We are NOT Fox!' Tell me about it. Also hung up on.' Brave New World has made cinema history for the comic book franchise for the worst possible reason. According to Forbes, Captain America: Brave New World has sunk to new lows, earning the lowest CinemaScore in MCU history, earning a B minus – which may not sound so bad, but pales in comparison to other Marvel films. CinemaScore measures a film's appeal by polling early reactions to major releases. It is the only Marvel film to have ever earned a B- rating, with The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 3, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels all scoring higher with a B+. Even the much-maligned Eternals (2021) scraped a B+ rating.
The Independent
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Deadpool creator urges Marvel boss Kevin Feige to step down: ‘He's spent'
Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld has hit out at Kevin Feige weeks after turning his back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Liefeld, whose working relationship with the comic book publishers has lasted more than 30 years, recently expressed disappointment over his alleged treatment at the premiere of Deadpool and Wolverine. Now, he has made no secret of his belief that MCU president Kevin Feige should step down after a string of box office failures, including this month's Captain America: Brave New World, which has seen a staggering drop in box office sales in its second week. According to Forbes, the film, which stars Anthony Mackie playing the superhero formerly played by Chris Evans, had the third-most significant drop in the film series behind The Marvels and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Liefeld shared the figures, writing on X/Twitter: 'Get Feige off the mound. He's spent.' Further hitting out at the box office performance of recent Marvel films, Liefeld added: 'MCU is on an extended downside. This is beyond a trend, it's become the norm. 'If this was sports, Feige would be removed. Marvel brand is like Dodgers, Lakers, Yankees, Celtics, coaches that win championships are removed a year later when the results are disappointing.' He added in a follow-up post: 'Eight movies crash over the last three years. Don't we want better movies? You get the curiosity crowd then plunge.' The once-unstoppable MCU reached dizzying heights in 2019 when Avengers: Endgame became the highest grossing film of all time. It was overtaken by previous title holder Avatar when the film was re-released in China in 2021. Since then, there have been several attempts to introduce new characters and create fresh franchises, with spin-off TV shows and new movies. However, these have largely failed to reach previous heights both critically and commercially. Liefeld's harsh words against the Disney-owned studio arrives after he accused Feige and other Disney bosses of ignoring him at the premiere of Deadpool and Wolverine in July 2024. Speaking on his podcast Robservations, Liefeld claimed that he wasn't invited to the afterparty, which he said 'was meant to embarrass, diminish, defeat me'. He continued: 'At some point, you go, 'I've received the message, and the message is clear.'' Liefeld, who receives large revenue streams for the character he created in 1991, revealed that, one month before the film's release, he requested more involvement with the marketing and promotion, but was ultimately denied.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Deadpool Creator Tells Marvel to Get Rid of Kevin Feige
co-creator seems to be taking his scuffle with to the next level after he urged Marvel to sever ties with the creative head following the underwhelming box-office performance of . Liefeld's comments come just days after he declared that he is cutting ties with Marvel for good, following a prolonged ordeal with the superhero juggernauts. The renowned comic book creator took to social media to express his opinion regarding Feige's part in the lukewarm critical and financial reception of Captain America: Brave New World. Replying to an X (formerly Twitter) thread that highlighted an 82.4% drop in the domestic box office earnings of Captain America 4 in its second theatrical weekend, Rob Liefeld stated, 'Get Feige off the mound. He's spent.' Liefeld, who gained global recognition for creating Deadpool with Fabian Nicieza and Cable with Louise Simonson, previously called out the Marvel Studios President for his behavior toward creators. He noted, 'Kevin Feige does not treat comic book creators well. That is my personal experience.' Meanwhile, Captain America 4 continues to experience an unexpected downfall on the box office front. Per Deadline, the Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford-led movie has so far amassed a respectable total of $289.4 million worldwide. Nevertheless, the project witnessed a historic drop-off in its second weekend in theatres, eclipsing the decline experienced by other MCU movies of the past, such as Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Captain America: Brave New World has fared much worse among professional reviewers, recording a sub-par critic score of 49% on Rotten Tomatoes. Rob Liefeld has since parted ways with the entertainment giants, with the February release of Deadpool Team-Up #5 serving as his swan song from Marvel Comics. The veteran writer also announced his separation from the organization's cinema front, making Deadpool & Wolverine his final contribution to the MCU.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Deadpool' Creator Calls For Marvel's Kevin Feige To 'Get Off The Mound' After ‘Captain America: Brave New World's Box Office Crash: 'He's Spent'
Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld had something to say about Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige after seeing the box office results of Captain America: Brave New World. The post-Avengers: Endgame era at the box office has been challenging for Marvel, with only a few exceptions like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Deadpool & Wolverine. More from Deadline Neon Sees 2nd Biggest Opening With 'The Monkey' At $14M+ In Midst Of 'Anora' Awards Season Tear – Box Office Deadpool Co-Creator Rob Liefeld Is Retiring From Marvel Character After 33 Years 'Captain America: Brave New World' Nears $300M Global As 'Bridget Jones 4' Charms Overseas Cinemas With $70M+; 'Mufasa' Hitting $700M WW, 'Ne Zha 2' Approaches $1.9B - International Box Office Box office results for the second weekend of Captain America: Brave New World showed a 68% drop week-to-week, positioning it as the third most significant drop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The two films that fared worse were The Marvels, with a 78% dropoff, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, with a 68% dropoff. Following the report of Brave New World's results, Liefeld took to X (the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter) and posted, 'Get Feige off the mound. He's spent.' Liefeld quoted all the Marvel films that have dropped more than 60% at the box office in its second weekend, saying in another X post that the 'MCU is on an extended downside.' 'This is beyond a trend, it's become the norm,' Liefeld said. 'If this was sports, Feige would be removed. Marvel brand is like Dodgers, Lakers, Yankees, Celtics, coaches that win championships are removed a year later when the results are disappointing.' In another X post he added, '8 movies crash over the last 3 years. Don't we want better movies? You get the curiosity crowd then plunge.' Earlier this year, Liefeld opened up about feeling snubbed by Marvel at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in 2024. Liefeld said on the Robservations podcast that he was ignored by Marvel head Kevin Feige on the red carpet and found out his family was not invited to the after party. The comic book creator also said that he posed for pictures on the red carpet with Deadpool & Wolverine creatives but found out they were ultimately deleted and were only taken to appease him. Best of Deadline 'Severance' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Land On Apple TV+? All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald How To Watch The 2025 Oscars Online And On TV
The Independent
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Deadpool creator cuts ties with Marvel after Deadpool and Wolverine ‘embarrassment'
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has cut ties with Marvel after expressing disappointment with his alleged treatment at the premiere of the latest film. The artist and writer is the brains behind the foul-mouthed anti-hero, and has a working relationship with the comic book publishers lasting more than 30 years. But he felt sidelined at the New York premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, the first Deadpool film to be released since Disney acquired Fox, and has opened up about his perceived experience. According to Liefeld, he felt ignored by Disney bosses, including Marvel Studios head Kevin Fiege, at the July 2024 event and was upset to discover he and his family had not been invited to the premiere afterparty. Speaking on his podcast Robservations, Liefeld claimed: 'It was meant to embarrass, diminish, defeat me. 'At some point, you go, 'I've received the message, and the message is clear.'' Liefeld, who receives large revenue streams for the character he created in 1991, revealed that, one month before the film's release, he requested more involvement with the marketing and promotion. He also wanted a special credit different to the standard one given to comic book creators at the end of the film – noting that his request stemmed from Marvel's decision to give Roy Thomas a Wolverine co-creator status alongside Len Wein and John Romita, Sr. He wrote in the email: 'Marvel's treatment of creators has never been their strength. Without the worlds, the characters and the concepts that we create – and in this specific case, the world of Deadpool – there are no films to shoot. No blockbusters to distribute. … I am not the easy button at Staples. I am the human imagination behind it all.' Liefeld claimed that his response did not get received in the way he was after, tweeting: 'My reps were screamed at today 'We are NOT Fox!' Tell me about it. Also hung up on.' Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free When the status of a third Deadpool film was unclear, the comic book creator, who became one of Marvel's most lucrative publishers in the 1990s, previously expressed the belief that Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds 'should be steering the ship and just completely handed the reins' to the franchise.
