Don't Worry -- 'Deadpool' Will Remain R-Rated Under Disney | THR News

Don't Worry -- 'Deadpool' Will Remain R-Rated Under Disney | THR News

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Disney has acquired major parts of 21st Century Fox in a $52.4 billion all-stock deal. CEO Bob Iger announced Disney's willingness to produce R-rated Marvel movies, including Deadpool, as long as audiences are informed. The success of R-rated films like Deadpool and Logan has revitalized the superhero genre. Fans and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds humorously reacted to the merger, questioning its impact on Deadpool. The deal also extends Bob Iger's contract as Disney's CEO through 2021.

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What is Disney's stance on producing R-rated movies after acquiring 21st Century Fox?

Disney is open to producing R-rated movies.

Disney will only produce R-rated movies for TV.

Disney will produce R-rated movies but only for streaming platforms.

Disney plans to avoid R-rated movies entirely.

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Which R-rated Marvel movie became the top-grossing X-Men movie ever?

Deadpool

Logan

X-Men: Apocalypse

The Wolverine

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What concern did fans have about Disney's acquisition of Fox?

Disney would merge with another company.

Disney would sell the rights to Marvel characters.

Disney would not release R-rated films.

Disney would stop making superhero movies.

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How did Ryan Reynolds humorously react to the Disney-Fox merger?

He announced a new Deadpool movie.

He joked about Deadpool meeting Mickey Mouse.

He criticized Disney's family-friendly image.

He suggested Deadpool would join the Avengers.

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What was the approximate value of Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, including debt?

$52.4 billion

$100 billion

$66.1 billion

$75 billion