Marrakech – Shawn Levy’s latest film has stormed the North American box office, topping charts right out of the gate.
Early projections from Exhibitor Relations and analysts reveal the movie’s meteoric rise, setting the stage for a blockbuster hit.
With a staggering $205 million raked in between Friday and Sunday across the U.S. and Canada, “Deadpool and Wolverine” has become the eighth biggest box office debut of all time.
David Gross from Franchise Entertainment Research says the numbers are “fantastic,” and the film’s glowing reviews only add to its buzz.
According to Variety, Disney’s latest blockbuster has surpassed the $202 million weekend debut of “Black Panther” from 2018, edging just behind the $208 million haul of “Jurassic World” in 2015.
David Gross notes that the characters’ popularity is only growing. Plus, the on-screen magic between Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), who co-wrote the film, and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) may have added an extra spark to this record-breaking release.
The superhero duo has knocked “Twisters” off its perch; a remake of the 1996 disaster film about devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma.
Featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones as a meteorologist teaming up with daredevil storm chaser Glen Powell, the film earned $35.3 million in its second weekend.
Universal’s “Despicable Me 4,” the latest installment in the Minions universe, has raked in $14.2 million during its fourth weekend, bringing its North American total to a cheerful $290.9 million.
Trailing behind, Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” which explores the trials of adolescence, earned $8.3 million, while Neon’s indie psychological horror drama “Longlegs,” featuring Nicolas Cage, pulled in $6.8 million.
With superheroes soaring and animation reigning supreme, the cinematic landscape is as vibrant as ever.
