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The release of Deadpool & Wolverine in July of 2024 was a resounding success for Marvel Studios, bringing in massive Box Office numbers that put the MCU back on track. While previous movies in the franchise had seen mixed results, "Deadpool & Wolverine" demonstrates that the MCU has a bright future with a growing interest in a more mature R-rated Movie approach. The film is expected to break records as it grows in popularity and popularity worldwide.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" has proven its popularity worldwide. As of August 15th, the movie had earned $1,042,137,007 at the box office. The success can be attributed to the combination of strong domestic Opening Weekend numbers at $211 million and strong international opening weekend numbers at $233 million. With such an impressive start, it’s projected that "Deadpool & Wolverine" will be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to cross $1 billion since "Avengers: Endgame" in 2019.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" has made its mark with a series of record-breaking numbers within the box office. The domestic opening weekend saw the movie surpassing The Lion King's previous achievement in 2019. The film also broke the R-rated movie opening weekend record set by its predecessor "Deadpool" in 2016. Further demonstrating the power of the movie, “Deadpool & Wolverine” was the highest-grossing opening weekend worldwide in 2024.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" shows a shift in strategy for Marvel Studios. The strong box office performance signals a move towards R-rated films as part of their portfolio, opening up the Marvel franchise to more adult-oriented storylines and a wider range of audience preference.
The Fox X-Men franchise has been incorporated into the MCU. With the success of "Deadpool & Wolverine", the MCU's commitment to exploring the world and the characters of this previously distinct franchise will continue.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" has reignited the discussion of "Deadpool 4". This next installment is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, particularly as the first three movies were incredibly successful. This latest box office win will likely accelerate the process of getting “Deadpool 4” off the ground and will give Marvel Studios the confidence to proceed.