Summary:
- “Deadpool & Wolverine” has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the second R-rated film to achieve this milestone.
- The movie is expected to overtake “Joker” as the highest-grossing R-rated film ever and is continuing to perform strongly in international markets.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” has hit a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion at the global box office this weekend.
With a total of $1.029 billion, including $535.2 million internationally and $494.3 million domestically, the film is set to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, overtaking the previous record held by 2019’s “Joker.
The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-led blockbuster is only the second R-rated film to reach this level, and it achieved this feat faster than “Joker,” which didn’t have a release in China.
Disney now boasts two billion-dollar hits this year, with “Inside Out 2” also crossing the $1 billion mark.
This achievement solidifies Disney’s dominance, making it the only studio to have two back-to-back billion-dollar releases in a single year.
Deadpool & Wolverine” continues to perform strongly across global markets, maintaining its top spot in many countries, including China, the UK, and Mexico.
In its third weekend, the film earned $57.8 million, holding well with a 48% drop. Deadpool & Wolverine” is also making waves in IMAX, with a global gross of $78 million, ranking it among the top 10 MCU titles in this format.
Having already surpassed the final totals of its predecessors, “Deadpool” and “Deadpool 2,” the film is proving to be a massive hit both domestically and internationally.
