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Deadpool & Wolverine Makes Uncut Free‑TV Debut in Germany

ProSieben is using the film’s FSK‑16 rating to show the R‑rated, billion‑dollar MCU hit uncut on late‑night television to broaden its audience reach.

Overview

  • ProSieben aired the uncut Free‑TV premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine at 22:40 on Sunday as the centerpiece of a Marvel-themed broadcast day.
  • The 2024 film remains a major commercial success, reporting roughly $1.3–1.34 billion in global box office receipts and strong audience scores on aggregator sites.
  • Germany’s FSK‑16 classification lets broadcasters show the R‑rated movie without cuts after 22:00, enabling the late‑night uncut screening.
  • Deadpool & Wolverine formally brought Deadpool into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and marked Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine while keeping the franchise’s trademark meta‑humor.
  • The Free‑TV debut illustrates how studios and broadcasters repackage big theatrical hits for TV and streaming windows and keeps the film widely available on Disney+ and as a rental or purchase option.