Marvel Studios and Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine are proving all naysayers wrong as they continue to rake in the big bucks at the box office. The film is estimated to make another $24M today, keeping pace with Monday’s $24.4M. This brings the domestic total for the R-rated movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to an impressive $259.8M. Deadpool & Wolverine is smashing R-rated records, surpassing the $13.9M Tuesday earnings of 2019’s The Joker.
Among all Tuesdays in July, Deadpool & Wolverine ranks sixth in terms of earnings. It follows behind hits like Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Lion King, Transformers, and Barbie. The movie currently holds the 15th position among all Tuesdays, which is a remarkable achievement considering the stiff competition at the box office.
With such a strong showing at the box office, all eyes are now on how Deadpool & Wolverine will perform in its second weekend. Previous films in the franchise saw varying drops in earnings in their second weekends, with Deadpool falling by 57% and Deadpool 2 by 65%. However, given the current momentum of the Shawn Levy-directed film and its integration into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, expectations are high for a more robust second weekend performance.
When looking at the top 5 MCU weekends, Deadpool & Wolverine has some tough competition to beat. Films like Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, The Avengers, and Spider-Man: No Way Home all had impressive earnings in their respective weekends. The challenge for Deadpool & Wolverine will be to maintain its momentum and continue to attract audiences in the coming weeks.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s success at the box office is a testament to the power of strong storytelling, engaging characters, and a dedicated fan base. As the film continues to break records and defy expectations, it solidifies its position as a valuable addition to the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.