Dead Pool: A Study in Disruptive Marketing

From the outset Deadpool was an underdog. Competing in the world of superhero movies, Deadpool had to make the most of it’s $58 million budget. Employing innovative marketing techniques and some unorthodox strategies, they were able to dramatically increase ticket sales on opening weekend. Deadpool’s opening weekend estimates were conservative, placed at $70 million. Implementing their viral …