Deadpool & Wolverine, the new movie from Marvel Studios that drew Hugh Jackman out of superhero retirement and has impressed audiences with various cameos, including Blade, a Gambit played by Channing Tatum, and even a Cavillrine, has officially passed $1 billion at the global box office following its premiere in the U.S. on July 26, according to the latest numbers shared by entertainment outlets. The film, which critics of Marvel say isn’t really an MCU film, but more of a Fox one, is expected to become the biggest R-rated movie ever worldwide this week, passing Joker, a sequel to which will be out on October 4, 2024.
Highest-grossing R-rated films worldwide now include:
- Joker: $1,078,958,629
- Deadpool & Wolverine: $1,029,531,382
- Oppenheimer: $975,297,660
- Deadpool 2: $785,896,632
- Deadpool: $782,837,347
From a report:
- “Deadpool & Wolverine has officially crossed the $1B global box office milestone this weekend, with $1.029B+ through Sunday.”
- “The international box office portion of the Marvel/Disney marvel is $535.2M and domestic is $494.3M, adding up to a total $1,029.5M.”
- “Deadpool & Wolverine is due to surpass Joker’s $1.079B gross by the end of this week, becoming the biggest R-rated movie of all time globally, and adding to its list of records.”
- “D&W reached $1B faster than Joker, though the latter film did not have a China release.”
A new promo marking the $1 billion milestone:
Film synopsis:
Deadpool’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat.