After passing the massive $1 billion milestone worldwide, Deadpool and Wolverine smashed another record. Ahead of its fourth weekend of release, Deadpool and Wolverine surpassed the 2019 hit Joker to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
Since its release on July 26, 2024, the superhero blockbuster has broken multiple records, including becoming the top-grossing R-rated movie in domestic box office history.
The MCU struggled before the film’s release following a string of flops, including Eternals and The Marvels, which grossly underperformed at the box office. However, Deadpool and Wolverine became the winning ticket the studio desperately needed to restore their faith in the franchise, which was staring into the abyss of obscurity for a brief minute.
Deadpool and Wolverine broke the opening weekend record for R-rated films. It also surpassed 2004’s The Passion of the Christ’s $370.7 million domestic take to become the top-grossing R-rated movie in domestic box office history in its second weekend.
According to Forbes, by Thursday, Deadpool and Wolverine will have achieved the feat globally after overtaking Joker’s $1.079 billion worldwide gross to become the top R-rated movie in the world.
According to Deadline, Deadpool and Wolverine, grossed $1,086 billion worldwide after raking in $516.8M from the domestic box office and $568.8M from overseas.
In 2019 the Clown Prince Of Crime (Joker) stole the highest grossing r-rated film crown from 2017’s Deadpool 2 which grossed $785 million. In a full circle moment, Deadpool 3 snatched their crown back this week.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
