"Deadpool & Wolverine" Sets the Record for Biggest Box Office Opening for an R-Rated Movie

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, (aka DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE, aka DEADPOOL 3), from left: Peggy the dog as Dogpool, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, 2024. ph: © Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection (©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection)

By Scotty

July 29, 2024 at 6:30 am EDT

“Deadpool & Wolverine” broke records this weekend with $205 million at the domestic box office, making it the eighth biggest opening of all time. It made $438.3 million globally.

It now holds the record for the biggest opening EVER for an R-rated movie. It dethroned the first “Deadpool”, which held the record with around $133 million.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds recreated the sad Wolverine meme to celebrate. Hugh says, quote, “‘Wolverine and Deadpool’ is the #1 movie in the world. Thank you ALL!”