Take your passion. And make it happen. Ryan Reynolds knows his movie history.

Reynolds reference to Flashdancein Deadpool 2's latest poster could Movies | Movies free | Movies latest 2022just be a cute visual riff. Orrrrr... it could be a nod to the unexpected success of Flashdance, a critically reviled 1983 film that turned into a box office smash, and the third-highest grossing release of that year.

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Sort of like a little R-rated superhero production called Deadpool, released in early 2016 -- a time of year when movies are usually sent to die. The first Deadpoolfinished the year in the #6 spot in the box office, earning more than $783 million worldwide.

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Will Deadpool 2beat its predecessor and claim the coveted #3 spot among 2018's box office winners? Eh. Maybe. Who cares? It'll be a blast no matter what.

Deadpool 2hits theaters on May 18.


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