Box Office Bonanza: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Shatters Records with Marvel-Ous Second Weekend

In a spectacular display of box office prowess, Deadpool & Wolverine has catapulted itself into record-breaking territory during its second weekend, raking in an astounding $94 million to $96 million. This phenomenal performance has propelled its 10-day domestic total past $390 million, marking a historic achievement for the Marvel Studios and Disney juggernaut.

A Historic Second Weekend

The film’s second weekend began with a remarkable $28.3 million on Friday alone. By the end of the weekend, it had crossed the $300 million mark, surpassing the lifetime domestic earnings of Deadpool 2, which stands at $318.5 million. With its rapid ascent, Deadpool & Wolverine is on track to outstrip the combined lifetime totals of its predecessors, both domestically and globally, after just two weekends in theaters.

The worldwide gross is projected to reach between $785 million and $800 million by Sunday, propelling it into the No. 3 spot among top-grossing R-rated films globally. It’s expected to challenge and potentially surpass Joker’s record of $1.064 billion in the coming weeks. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer currently holds the No. 2 position among R-rated films with a global total of $975.2 million. Early predictions suggest that Deadpool & Wolverine could ultimately land in the $1.2 billion range.

Ryan Reynolds Achieves Another Milestone

For Ryan Reynolds, the film’s star and franchise mastermind, this weekend brings a notable achievement: Deadpool & Wolverine will surpass Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ as the top-grossing R-rated film of all time domestically. The Passion of the Christ earned $371 million domestically, not adjusted for inflation, a milestone Deadpool & Wolverine is set to eclipse as its total cume crosses $390 million.

The Competition

While Deadpool & Wolverine dominates the box office, Twisters, Amblin Entertainment’s latest release, is making waves of its own. Distributed by Universal, Twisters is expected to earn $22 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $194 million-plus. Despite the competition, it has managed a commendable hold.

In third place, M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, featuring Josh Hartnett, opened with an estimated $15.5 million. While meeting expectations, the thriller has garnered mixed reviews and a C+ CinemaScore. Distributed by Warner Bros., Trap is fighting for its share in a crowded marketplace.

The Fall of ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’

In contrast, Harold and the Purple Crayon has struggled in its domestic debut, failing to make a significant impact and underscoring the competitive nature of the current box office landscape.

As Deadpool & Wolverine continues to soar, it solidifies its place in cinematic history and cements its status as a must-see blockbuster of the year. With records falling and box office numbers climbing, this Marvel marvel shows no sign of slowing down.