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Interestingly, Marvel and Disney, in their efforts to spin positive narratives, cited Ant-Man 3’s box office as a failure, but the reality is more nuanced. Disney exaggerated viewership figures, claiming the trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine was the most-watched ever, reaching 365 million views in 24 hours—but the numbers were manipulated. A significant chunk of viewership came from a brief Super Bowl ad spot, not actual trailer watchers, leading to widespread skepticism over promotional claims.