Deadpool comic book creator Rob Liefeld has thrown down the gauntlet over the upcoming box office showdown between Deadpool 2 and Disney’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, claiming the Deadpool sequel will soundly defeat the young Han Solo film.
The Deadpool brand has clout too, and there will no doubt be a huge turn-out opening weekend for Deadpool 2.
Whether Deadpool 2 actually beats Solo in its second weekend, and goes on to out-perform Solo in overall gross, will depend largely on audience reaction to Solo.
If Disney manages to deliver a satisfying Han Solo adventure, in spite of all the problems that plagued the production, then Solo will likely have the staying-power to fend off Deadpool 2.