“Deadpool & Wolverine” proved to be a massive box office success, earning $211 million domestically in its opening weekend. This marked the largest opening ever for an R-rated movie and the sixth-largest domestic opening weekend overall. The film’s success was a much-needed win for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after recent disappointments with “The Marvels” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.”
The introduction of both Deadpool and Wolverine to the MCU for the first time, along with Disney’s acquisition of the characters from 21st Century Fox, contributed to the film’s success. “Deadpool & Wolverine” also became the first MCU movie to receive an R rating, breaking records for opening weekend ticket sales for an R-rated movie.
Disney’s strong year continued with this success following the record-breaking animated film “Inside Out 2.” The film injected life into a summer box office that had a slow start. Additionally, this was a big weekend for Marvel as a whole, with Robert Downey Jr. returning to the franchise as Doctor Doom in 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Star Ryan Reynolds expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response to the film, calling it the “first four-quadrant, R-rated film” with wide appeal despite its R rating. Director Shawn Levy also thanked audiences for embracing the film, describing it as a story of friendship that fulfilled dreams for the cast and crew. Marvel fans can look forward to the next installment, “Captain America: Brave New World,” scheduled for release in 2024.
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