Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds star in the Marvel movie “Deadpool and Wolverine.”
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Marvel is back on top.
“Deadpool and Wolverine” broke box office records this weekend, grossing $205 million domestically during its premiere, the highest-grossing debut for an R-rated movie in 2024.
The film exceeded analysts’ expectations and was expected to gross $160 million to $180 million at the box office.
“Deadpool and Wolverine’s massive opening should convince those who gave up on the big screen in May that you can never underestimate the power, allure and unpredictability of the movie theater experience,” Paul said. Dergarabedian, Comscore Senior Media Analyst.
The film has grossed $233.3 million internationally and is expected to gross $438.3 million worldwide over the weekend.
“Deadpool and Wolverine” is the 34th film released under the Marvel Universe and the first film produced by Disney to receive an R-rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. The first two “Deadpool” movies were both rated R and were produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox. disney The company was acquired in 2019, bringing the X-Men and Fantastic Four back into the larger Marvel portfolio.
Like previous Marvel Cinematic Universe entries, Deadpool and Wolverine benefited from fan enthusiasm. To avoid spoilers, viewers are eager to see the film during its opening weekend. Disney kept much of the film under wraps and held limited press screenings ahead of its premiere.
The strong release of “Deadpool and Wolverine” comes after the Marvel Cinematic Universe experienced a post-pandemic box office slump. In recent years, Disney’s superhero streaming content has flooded the market, and the pursuit of box office numbers has led to a decline in quality.
Shawn Robbins, founder and owner of Box Office Theory, said: “After a few controversial tentpole movies, Marvel took a break to help revitalize their creative direction, and this return to the scene has undoubtedly hindered the development of superheroes. Login.
“The record-breaking R-rated debut not only shows that Marvel and Disney can spread their wings a little when content demands it, but it also shows that Marvel fans and general audiences still crave the kind of fun and meaningful blockbuster storytelling that matters in a big way. determines their unparalleled success,” he added.
The release of Deadpool and Wolverine coincided with Marvel’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, which unveiled its latest slate of films and gave fans a look at where the series is heading in the coming years. . These include the new Captain America, Sam Wilson, who seeks to rebuild the Avengers after they were disbanded following a battle with Thanos, as well as the upcoming Doctor Doom (played by Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr.).
“Each movie should be made on a case-by-case basis, but Deadpool vs. Wolverine, combined with announcements from this weekend’s Comic-Con, marks a return to a path that could reignite interest in the broader film industry,” Robbins said. An important step on the road to enthusiasm for the series of movies.
