Deadpool & Wolverine Breaks R-Rated Record With $205M

Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has taken the top spot at the box office with a record-breaking $205 million opening weekend in North America, surpassing the previous R-rated film record held by “Deadpool” ($132 million).

Including $233.3 million from international markets, the global opening reached over $438.3 million. The film’s performance places it among the top 10 openings ever, specifically eighth, just behind “The Avengers” and ahead of “Black Panther”.

It is also the biggest July opening and the highest opening for an R-rated film, surpassing “The Lion King” (2019).

“Deadpool & Wolverine” marks a significant introduction of these characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), performing more like an “Avengers” film. It achieved the year’s biggest opening, beating “Inside Out 2” ($154.2 million) and surpassing ticket sales since “Barbie” ($162 million).

Playing in 4,210 locations, the film’s success is crucial for Marvel Studios, which has faced recent disappointments, including “The Marvels”.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced the MCU has now grossed over $30 billion. At San Diego Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr. revealed he will return to Marvel as the villain Doctor Doom.

Despite the success, the top domestic opening record remains with “Avengers: Endgame” ($357.1 million).

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