"Deadpool and Wolverine"/Still from the movie
The film “Deadpool and Wolverine” became the highest-grossing R-rated film in the world. The film grossed $1.086 billion in 23 days worldwide, surpassing 2019's “Joker”. million – for international. This was announced by Disney and Marvel Studios.
The superhero action movie surpassed Todd Phillips' 2019 drama Joker with Joaquin Phoenix, which was previously the only R-rated film to gross more than $1 billion at the box office. “Joker” box office was $1.07 billion.
Disney now has two top films of 2024 that managed to cross the $1 billion mark, including the animated “Inside Out 2”.
Unbridled joy Thank you for making #DeadpoolAndWolverine the #1 R-rated movie of all time. pic.twitter.com/YFOzcxp6Ig
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 16, 2024
“Deadpool and Wolverine” – Disney's 31st film and 11- and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which reached the mark of $1 billion. This film is the first Marvel film, the main characters of which became comic book characters previously licensed by 20th Century Fox.
Recall that the trailer for the film “Deadpool and Wolverine” broke the record of the Marvel universe. It was the first Deadpool movie made after Disney acquired Fox. Therefore, this will be the first Disney film with an R (Restricted) rating – teenagers under 17 are allowed to watch it only if accompanied by a parent or legal representative. In July, the movie “Deadpool and Wolverine” entered the Guinness Book of Records.