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Hey Super Cult Cinema fans! It’s time to celebrate as Deadpool & Wolverine just made history with a massive $205 million opening weekend. This blockbuster has become the ninth film ever to open with over $200 million, securing the eighth-highest box office debut in history and marking it as the sixth Marvel film to crack the top 10.
Breaking Down the Numbers
The estimates are impressive: Deadpool & Wolverine raked in $205 million, surpassing Black Panther's $202 million opening in 2018. With $38 million from Thursday previews (the eighth best ever) and a whopping $96 million on Friday (the sixth best), it's clear this film is a force to be reckoned with. Historically, all $200+ million openers have surpassed $600 million in total gross, with the lowest being Star Wars: The Last Jedi at $620 million and Marvel’s The Avengers at $623 million.
What's Next for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'?
The big question now is how frontloaded this success will be. With the summer lineup unlikely to draw as big an audience, Deadpool & Wolverine is poised to dominate the box office for at least the next three weeks, potentially being dethroned only by Alien: Romulus. Historically, half of the $200+ million openers drop to under $30 million by their fourth weekend, but Deadpool & Wolverine seems set to cruise well into September.
Record-Breaking R-Rated Film
On its current trajectory, Deadpool & Wolverine is on track to surpass The Passion of the Christ to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. It’s likely to become the first R-rated film to hit $400 million domestically, and it could even reach $500 million or $600 million. The film has already outperformed its predecessor, the first Deadpool, by more than $70 million, boasting the biggest opening ever for an R-rated film.
Global Impact
While Inside Out 2 remains the film to beat this year, Deadpool & Wolverine has already grossed $438 million worldwide, and it’s just getting started. Could it give Inside Out 2 a run for its money? We’ll be watching closely!
Stay tuned to Super Cult Cinema for more updates and join the conversation in the comments below. What are your thoughts on this record-breaking opening?
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