Deadpool and Wolverine from Marvel recently broke another box office record
Ready to dive back into the world of Marvel's rebel mutants? Here's the scoop on Deadpool & Wolverine! This bad boy is rulin' the charts yet again. Yep, you heard that right – the rated-R buddy-action flick has snatched the top spot as the highest-selling R-rated movie on digital platforms in the U.S, just one week after its home video release.
According to Deadline, Deadpool & Wolverine ain't just the highest-grossing rated-R movie of all time, it's also rammin' its way onto a new achievement pedestal, nabbing the title of the best-selling R-rated film in the U.S since its digital debut on October 1. That means this hoodlum duo stole the spotlight from John Wick: Chapter 4, which held the title for a hot minute.
With a domestic haul of $634.4 million and an astounding global total of $1.33 billion, Deadpool & Wolverine now ranks as the second highest-grossing movie of the year, right behind Inside Out 2 from Disney.
But wait, there's more! This film's got a bit of a golden touch, making loads of cinematic milestones, according to Deadline:
- 13th highest-grossing film ever.
- Marvel's number 5 domestic, number 10 international, and number 7 global film release.
- Highest-grossing global opening for a rated R film, toppling its own record (Deadpool 2016).
- Received an A CinemaScore and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score (for those who give a hoot about that stuff)
In essence, the numbers don't lie, and Deadpool & Wolverine gave Marvel another shot at reigning supreme at the box office, just like in the good ol' days (a decade ago). Here's hopin' this success sets the stage for even more audacious moves from Marvel as they feel the heat to keep pushing boundaries with their flicks.
Whether setting up Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the upcoming Avengers films feels like inspiration or a scramble to ride this wave remains to be seen. In the meantime, fans can mark their calendars for Deadpool & Wolverine's Blu-ray release on October 22.
Want more io9 news? Check out the latest Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe film and TV updates, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
- Deadpool & Wolverine has made more history, as it now ranks as the highest-selling R-rated film in the U.S since its digital debut on October 1, surpassing John Wick: Chapter 4.
- Deadpool & Wolverine has achieved notable milestones in the world of movies, becoming the 13th highest-grossing film ever, and the highest-grossing global opening for a rated R film, topping its own record (Deadpool 2016).
- With an A CinemaScore and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score, Deadpool & Wolverine continues to assert its impact on the industry, proving to be a significant achievement for Marvel.
- Fans can look forward to the Blu-ray release of Deadpool & Wolverine on October 22, as they anticipate more boundary-pushing films from Marvel in the future, inspired by this film'sbox-office success.
