Deadpool and Wolverine - Ryan Reynolds beats own record
Ryan Reynolds (47) can barely comprehend the success of "Deadpool & Wolverine." "It's somehow hard to process," writes the "Deadpool" actor in an Instagram story. "But thank you to all who checked it out over the weekend."
In its first weekend, "Deadpool & Wolverine" topped both the US and global box offices. The superhero crossover grossed $205 million in its home market and $438.3 million worldwide. The worldwide opening is the best since "Avatar: The Way of Water" debuted with $439 million in 2022.
Career bests for Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy
Given this, it was to be expected. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the 34th Marvel film in a row to debut at the top of the US box office.
Moreover, Deadpool's third cinematic adventure set various records for Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman (55) as Wolverine's actor, and Shawn Levy (56) as the director.
In the USA, the film achieved the best opening weekend in July ever. The record in the summer month was previously held by "The Lion King," the live-action remake, which grossed $191.8 million in 2019.
Deadpool shatters his own R-rated record
In the disappointing cinema year of 2024, "Deadpool & Wolverine" naturally set the best opening. In the US, it was also the most lucrative debut since "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 2021 ($260 million).
"Deadpool & Wolverine" also set the opening record for an R-rated film. These films can only be attended by minors under 17 in the company of their parents or adult guardians. Ryan Reynolds shattered his own record. He had set it in 2016 with the first "Deadpool".
- Ryan Reynolds expressed his gratitude for the success of "Deadpool & Wolverine" on his Instagram story during the weekend.
- The cinematic collaboration between Deadpool and Wolverine topped both the US and global box offices in its opening weekend, breaking several records.
- In the United States, the opening weekend of "Deadpool & Wolverine" set a new record for the best July opening, surpassing the previous record held by "The Lion King" in 2019.
- Shawn Levy, Hugh Jackman, and Ryan Reynolds all achieved career bests with their involvement in "Deadpool & Wolverine", making it a monumental success for all involved.
- Deadpool's third cinematic adventure also set a new record for the best opening for an R-rated film, shattering Ryan Reynolds' own record set in 2016 with the first "Deadpool".
- Despite a disappointing cinema year in 2024, "Deadpool & Wolverine" emerged as the most lucrative debut in the US since "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 2021.
