Even the most optimistic of supporters wouldn’t have bet Juggernaut’s jugger-nuts on this result. WhileDeadpool & Wolverinewas expected to have a big opening this weekend, the movie has smashed through expectations and opened to a record-breaking $438.3 million. The movie, which unitesRyan ReynoldsandHugh Jackmantogether in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time, has been a sensational hit with audiences and given Marvel the boost it needed ahead of a massive three years for the company, which it just unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con last night.
The film debuted domestically with $205 million, while it added $233.3 million internationally for a global total of $438.3 million. That’s enough forthe eighth-biggest opening of all time, and easily the biggest ever for an R-rated movie. The firstDeadpoolwas the previous record holder with $133.7 million, which shows how big this number is. It’s also the biggest July opening ever, and the biggest opening domestically sinceSpider-Man: No Way Homein 2021. Additionally,Deadpool & Wolverineis the highest global opening weekend of 2024, and the largest sinceAvatar: The Way of Water.
How Did ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Compare?
Deadpool & Wolverinehad already made a stunning impact at the domestic box office, raking in $96 million on its opening day. That impressive figure marked the sixth-biggest debut in history and the highest opening day haul for an R-rated film. Coupled with the $115 million it had garnered in overseas markets, the movie sat at $211 million by the end of its first day of release in the United States. With that,Deadpool & Wolverinehad already recovered its reported $200 million production budget,buoyed by excellent audience response and strong reviews.
For comparison, the firstDeadpoolfilm opened to $132 million domestically during its 2016 debut weekend and finished its global run with over $780 million.Deadpool 2followed suit with a $125 million domestic debut in 2018, eventually earning over $786 million worldwide. These successes cemented Reynolds as a major movie star after a decade of ups and downs. Jackman, synonymous with Wolverine for over two decades, had declared his departure from the role after 2017’s emotionalLogan, which grossed over $600 million globally. However, the chance to join the MCU was too enticing to pass up, prompting Jackman’s return for another adventure alongside Reynolds.
After a number of underwhelming movies, Marvel needed a hit for their fans, and they were rewarded with butts on seats by their support, in addition to awarding the movie an excellent 97% approval rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes, and an A grade on CinemaScore.Deadpool & Wolverinecurrently sits at a “fresh” 79% RT score, which indicates positive vibes for the movie going forward. Also starringEmma Corrin,Morena BaccarinandMatthew Macfadyen, among many others,Deadpool & Wolverineis playing in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
