‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide, Sets New Record
Over the weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ made a significant milestone by surpassing the $1.029 billion global box office mark, with international box office receipts reaching $535.2 million and North American receipts reaching $494.3 million. This success makes ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ the second R-rated American film to reach $1 billion, following 2019’s ‘Joker’.
With its revenue on track to surpass ‘Joker’s’ $1.079 billion, the film is expected to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time globally. Not only will ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ reach the $1 billion mark faster than ‘Joker’, it will also be the second Disney film and the second film in 2024 to achieve this impressive feat.
Disney Leads With Two $1 Billion Movies in 2024
With the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2,” Disney has cemented its leadership position as the only studio to have two consecutive $1 billion movies in 2024. In total, 55 movies have crossed the $1 billion mark, with Disney owning 31, with the “Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)” dominating with 11 (including 2 Sony movies). Marvel Studios continues to lead in the number of $1 billion movies, followed by The Walt Disney Studios.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is currently the number one foreign film in many global markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia and Mexico. The top 10 markets for the film include: China ($54.8 million), the United Kingdom ($54.4 million), Mexico ($38.2 million), Australia ($31.3 million), Germany ($25.5 million), France ($23.6 million), Brazil ($22.1 million), Spain ($18.9 million), India ($17.9 million) and Italy ($15.6 million).
Notably, in IMAX format, the global total of “Deadpool & Wolverine” reached $78 million, ranking 6th among MCU films in this format, demonstrating the strong appeal and outstanding success of the film globally.
Overall, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has had an impressive explosion since its release with a global revenue of $444 million in just its first week. As of August 7, the film has surpassed the $900 million global box office mark, demonstrating its strong appeal and love from audiences around the world. With this outstanding achievement, “Deadpool & Wolverine” not only affirms its position in the film industry but also sets a new milestone for R-rated films, while consolidating Disney as one of the leading studios in the entertainment industry.
