Topline
The Marvel Universe’s latest film, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” continued to show out in its second weekend in theaters, scoring the eighth-biggest second weekend ever and the fifth-biggest second weekend for a Marvel movie, according to multiple outlets—and it could soon top $1 billion in global sales.
After just two weekends, “Deadpool & Wolverine” became the highest-grossing rated-R movie … [+]
Key Facts
Ryan Reynolds’ and Hugh Jackman’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” brought in another $97 million domestically in its second weekend—nearly half of the $211 million it grossed domestically in its debut weekend—bringing its total U.S. gross to just below $400 million.
Outside of the U.S., “Deadpool” grossed an additional $110.5 million, bringing its overseas total to $428.5 million.
“Twisters,” which is in its third weekend, brought in $22.7 million and took the second spot at the domestic box office, according to data from Box Office Mojo.
The third spot went to M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller, “Trap,” which saw a $15.6 million opening this weekend, meeting expectations.
Animated sequel films took the fourth and fifth spots this weekend, with “Despicable Me 4” bringing in an estimated $11.3 million and “Inside Out 2” bringing in $6.7 million.
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Big Number
$395.6 million. That’s the 10-day domestic total for “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Its worldwide gross total is an estimated $824.1 million.
Surprising Fact
In its first two weekends, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has already grossed more domestically and globally than the other two “Deadpool” films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Deadpool” had $363.1 million in domestic sales and $782.6 million worldwide, according to BoxOfficeMojo, while “Deadpool 2” brought in $324.6 million domestically and $785.9 million worldwide.
Tangent
“Deadpool & Wolverine” broke another record in its first two weekends that had been held for nearly two decades: It is now the highest-grossing rated-R movie domestically, passing Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ,” which grossed $370.8 million, according to BoxOfficeMojo.
What To Watch For
“Deadpool & Wolverine” to pass the $1 billion mark. It’s expected the film will hit the milestone within days.
CORRECTION (8/4): This article has been updated to clarify that Hugh Jackman starred in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
Further Reading
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