One might have thought that theatrical releases were on the decline, but Marvel Studios and Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine are here to prove the naysayers wrong. The film is set to bring in an estimated $24 million today, on par with Monday’s $24.4 million. This brings the total domestic earnings for the Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman R-rated movie to an impressive $259.8 million. Deadpool & Wolverine continues to shatter R-rated records, surpassing the $13.9 million Tuesday earnings of 2019’s The Joker.
When it comes to Tuesday box office performances in July, Deadpool & Wolverine stands at the sixth spot, trailing behind hits like Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Lion King, Transformers, and Barbie. Overall, among all Tuesdays, the film currently holds the 15th position. It is noteworthy that the movie has managed to maintain its steady performance at the daily box office, a feat accomplished by other successful films like Barbie in previous years.
With the movie’s strong momentum and the anticipation surrounding its integration into the larger MCU, Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to have a robust second weekend. The first Deadpool saw a 57% decline in its second weekend with earnings of $56.4 million, while Deadpool 2 experienced a 65% drop with $43.4 million. Given the excitement around this Shawn Levy-directed film, it is anticipated that Deadpool & Wolverine will outperform its predecessors in the franchise.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films are known for their stellar box office performances. The top five MCU weekends include Avengers: Endgame ($147.3 million, 59% decline), Avengers: Infinity War ($114.7 million, 56% decline), Black Panther ($111.6 million, 45% decline), The Avengers ($103 million, 50% decline), and Spider-Man: No Way Home ($84.5 million, 68% decline). Deadpool & Wolverine has the potential to join this elite list with its impressive earnings and fan following.
Overall, the success of Deadpool & Wolverine at the box office serves as a testament to the enduring popularity of superhero films and the ability of well-crafted stories to captivate audiences. As the movie continues to make waves in the industry, it is clear that theatrical releases are far from being obsolete.