The highly anticipated film Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to shatter a significant box office record, potentially claiming the title of the largest opening weekend for an R-rated movie to date.
The highly anticipated Marvel film has already captivated audiences with its numerous cameos and entertaining Easter eggs. The excitement surrounding the potential appearance of Deadpool and Wolverine may even result in the movie breaking a real-world record.
According to Deadline, the movie is expected to make a total of $200 to $239 million dollars at the box office during its opening weekend, based on projections.
If the premiere weekend for Deadpool & Wolverine is successful in earning that much, it will set a new record for the biggest R-rated opening at the domestic box office.
The first Deadpool movie, released in February 2016, currently holds the record for the highest opening weekend earnings with $132.4 million.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s projected box office earnings would also make it the top-grossing film of the year, surpassing other highly-anticipated movies such as Dune ($82 million), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ($80 million), and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ($58 million) in its opening weekend.
It appears that the movie’s profits may exceed $200 million, as AMC Theatre CEO Adam Aaron verified that 200,000 individuals purchased advance tickets in May. This resulted in the third installment having “the highest Day 1 ticket sales at AMC for an R-rated movie.”
The films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have consistently drawn in large audiences, with Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and The Avengers all ranking among the top 10 highest grossing movies of all time on the box office list.
Despite the issue of superhero fatigue among some audiences, there is still a strong possibility that Deadpool & Wolverine could bring the MCU back to its status as a powerhouse in theaters.
The highly anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, will be released in theaters on July 25.
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