Deadpool & Wolverine has officially surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office this past weekend, raking in an impressive $1.029 billion+ as of Sunday. The movie has been a massive hit internationally, with $535.2 million coming from overseas markets and $494.3 million from domestic audiences. This milestone achievement makes Deadpool & Wolverine only the second U.S. R-rated film to join the billion-dollar club, following in the footsteps of 2019’s Joker.
It is projected that Deadpool & Wolverine will soon surpass Joker’s $1.079 billion gross by the end of this week, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time globally. The movie has broken numerous records along the way, including outpacing Joker in reaching the $1 billion mark, despite the latter not having a release in China. Additionally, Deadpool & Wolverine marks Disney’s second billion-dollar grosser of the year, following the success of Inside Out 2, making it one of the standout movies of 2024.
With the success of Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2, Disney has once again demonstrated its dominance in the film industry by achieving back-to-back $1 billion releases in a single year. Out of the 55 titles that have crossed the $1 billion threshold, Disney boasts 31 of them, including three from the recently acquired Fox studios. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has also made a significant impact with 11 billion-dollar films, two of which were in collaboration with Sony. Marvel Studios, under the Disney umbrella, stands out as a leader in producing blockbuster hits.
This past weekend saw Deadpool & Wolverine maintaining its position as the number one non-local movie in several key markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Mexico. Despite being in its third week of release, the movie showed strong staying power with a weekend gross of $57.8 million, marking only a 48% drop from the previous week. The top markets for Deadpool & Wolverine to date include China, the UK, Mexico, Australia, Germany, France, Brazil, Spain, India, and Italy.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s phenomenal success at the box office is a testament to the enduring popularity of the characters and the skillful storytelling that captivated audiences worldwide. As the movie continues to break records and dominate the box office, it has firmly established itself as a powerhouse in the film industry. The legacy of Deadpool & Wolverine as the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time is a remarkable achievement that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the industry.
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