The recently released superhero film “Deadpool & Wolverine” is making waves at the box office, continuing its remarkable performance with a global collection of $1.086 billion after just 23 days of release, according to Variety. In India, the movie has garnered $10.5 million over 19 days, as reported by industry tracker Sacnilk.
The Marvel adventure, which debuted in theaters on July 26, opened with an impressive $211 million domestically, marking the sixth-biggest opening weekend in history. Since its release, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has remained a major draw, earning $516 million in North America and $568 million internationally.
Surpassing its predecessors, 2016’s “Deadpool” with $783 million and 2018’s “Deadpool 2” with $786 million, the latest installment achieved this milestone in just two weeks. It has become the second blockbuster of 2024, following Disney’s Pixar hit “Inside Out 2” with $1.558 billion, and is only the second R-rated film to join the billion-dollar club.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige expressed his excitement in a statement, saying, “It’s fantastic to see that audiences are loving this movie as much as we all loved making it. All those conversations were worth it.” Feige was humorously referencing a line in the movie where Deadpool jokes about Feige prohibiting cocaine, though Feige clarified that he never issued such an order.
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their roles as the titular characters, marks a significant moment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film brings characters previously licensed to 20th Century Fox into the MCU, making it the first R-rated entry in the franchise.
The movie’s success is largely attributed to the return of Jackman’s character, Logan, under the direction of Shawn Levy. The film also reunites a host of Fox-era heroes, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Chris Evans as Human Torch, and Wesley Snipes as Blade, as they join Deadpool and Wolverine on a mission to salvage the timeline.
