The country joins the global excitement as Marvel/Disney's highly anticipated film ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ makes its grand debut at Star Cineplex on Friday. This action-packed sequel, directed by Shawn Levy, has already taken the worldwide box office by storm, captivating audiences across the globe.
The film stars Ryan Reynolds as the irreverent Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as the formidable Wolverine. Their dynamic performances have driven the film to impressive heights, with global box office earnings rapidly approaching the $500 million mark. As of the latest figures, "Deadpool & Wolverine" has grossed approximately $496.3 million worldwide, and it is expected to surpass the half-billion-dollar milestone shortly.
In the United States, "Deadpool & Wolverine" continues to shatter records. The film earned $25.3 million on Tuesday alone, marking a 4% increase from Monday's earnings. This achievement has set a new benchmark for R-rated movies, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film on a Tuesday and the sixth-best Tuesday in July in domestic box office history. The domestic total has surged to $261.1 million, according to Variety.
Internationally, the film's performance has been equally stellar. On Monday, it generated an additional $26.5 million from overseas markets, pushing the international total to $260.5 million. This contributed to a revised opening weekend total of $444.1 million, surpassing earlier estimates and outpacing the previous record-holder, "Avatar: The Way of Water," which had an opening weekend of $439 million.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" now holds the record for the highest global opening weekend since "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 2021. Additionally, it has achieved the largest R-rated opening of all time across domestic, international, and global box offices.
Top international markets for the film include China, where it earned $27.6 million, and the UK with $25 million. Other notable markets include Mexico ($21.5 million), Australia ($14.1 million), Brazil ($10.8 million), India ($10.6 million), Germany ($10.5 million), France ($10.3 million), Korea ($8.9 million), and Italy ($8.5 million).
As the film arrives at Star Cineplex, fans in Bangladesh are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience the explosive action and witty dialogue that have made "Deadpool & Wolverine" a global sensation. With its record-breaking success and star-studded cast, the film promises to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences everywhere.
