Is Deadpool and Wolverine the box office savior theaters have been waiting for? A new report suggests a record-breaking opening weekend for the Marvel flick.
Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the most anticipated movies of the last five years. While some online critics bemoan that fact, it seems the numbers don’t lie. A new analysis from The Hollywood Reporter the Marvel sequel is tracking to make an astonishing $160 million to $165 million in its domestic opening weekened alone.
If this box office prediction turns out to be true, Deadpool and Wolverine would break two records in its opening weekend. It would not only have the biggest opening weekend box office of 2024, a year where many similar blockbusters have struggled at the starting line, but also would be the largest opening ever for an R-Rated film.
Deadpool And Wolverine Breaks All Records
These box office numbers aren’t the only records Marvel is breaking with Deadpool and Wolverine. The film has already broken a record for ticket sales when it comes to R-Rated movies. The film also makes a personal record for the franchise in being the longest film in its highly acclaimed trilogy.
This massive win with Deadpool and Wolverine comes at a pivotal time for Marvel. The studio is coming off a string of box office flops, along with some Disney Plus shows that have bombed with fans and critics alike. It may have started with a joke that Deadpool is Marvel Jesus, but the only ones laughing now at the box office operators on their way to the bank!
Deadpool and Wolverine is currently expected to be released on July 26, 2024. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!