Marvel Studios’ latest release, Deadpool & Wolverine, shattered records over the past weekend with its remarkable box office performance. The film achieved the highest R-rated opening of all time both worldwide and domestically, raking in an impressive $438.3M globally and $205M domestically. This feat surpassed the previous record set by Deadpool in 2016, which garnered $264M worldwide in like-for-like markets excluding China and $132.4M domestically.
Deadpool & Wolverine also secured the title of the biggest global opening since Avatar: The Way of Water, amassing $439M in like-for-like markets at current rates. Additionally, the film claimed the highest July opening weekend of all time at the domestic box office, surpassing The Lion King with $191.8M.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to reign supreme as the highest-grossing film franchise with 34 titles and a staggering $30 billion in earnings. Deadpool & Wolverine marks the 34th consecutive MCU release to debut at number one at the domestic box office, solidifying Marvel’s dominance in the film industry.
The success of Deadpool & Wolverine extends beyond just box office numbers. The film secured the highest domestic opening weekend of 2024 and the highest since Spider-Man: No Way Home in December 2021, with $260.1M. Moreover, it claimed the No. 8 spot for the highest opening domestic weekend of all time and ranks as the No. 5 highest superhero opening weekend, trailing only behind blockbuster hits like Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Internationally, Deadpool & Wolverine continues to break barriers. With $233.3M in international earnings, the film clinched the title of the highest opening weekend ever for a US R-rated release, surpassing Joker on a like-for-like basis. It also marked the highest opening weekend abroad since Avatar: The Way of Water, outperforming films like Inside Out 2 at current rates.
Overall, Deadpool & Wolverine’s groundbreaking success at the box office solidifies its position as a cultural phenomenon. With unprecedented achievements in both domestic and international markets, the film has cemented its status as a powerhouse in the film industry. Marvel Studios continues to set the bar high with their cinematic universe, captivating audiences worldwide while rewriting box office history.