Marvel Studios’ latest release, Deadpool & Wolverine, has shattered box office records over the past weekend with an impressive $438.3M worldwide and $205M domestic opening. This makes it the highest R-rated opening of all time, surpassing its predecessor Deadpool from 2016. Additionally, the film achieved the biggest global opening since Avatar: The Way of Water, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the film industry.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s domestic success is evident in its achievement of the highest July opening weekend of all time at the domestic box office, surpassing The Lion King. It also marks the highest domestic opening weekend of 2024 and the highest since Spider-Man: No Way Home in December 2021. The film’s performance cements Marvel Cinematic Universe’s position as the highest grossing film franchise of all time, with 34 titles and $30 billion to its name.
International Triumph
Internationally, Deadpool & Wolverine has garnered $233.3M, making it the highest opening weekend ever for a US R-rated release. The film’s success abroad extends to countries like Germany, UK, Australia, and Japan, where it had the highest opening weekend of 2024. Surpassing films like Joker and Inside Out 2 on a like-for-like basis, Deadpool & Wolverine has proven to be a global sensation.
It comes as no surprise that Walt Disney continues to dominate the box office, with 16 of the top 20 opening domestic weekends of all time credited to their releases. The Marvel Cinematic Universe alone is responsible for 11 of these top 20 openings, showcasing the studio’s unparalleled success in the industry. Deadpool & Wolverine’s performance only adds to Disney’s impressive track record.
The box office feats of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine are nothing short of astounding. With record-breaking openings both in domestic and international markets, the film has solidified its place as a blockbuster hit. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to set new standards for success, Deadpool & Wolverine stands as a testament to the studio’s creative vision and audience appeal.