“Deadpool & Wolverine” has taken the box office by storm, raking in an astonishing $211 million domestically during its opening weekend. This impressive haul marks the highest grossing debut for an R-rated film, dethroning the original “Deadpool,” which set a solid record with $132.4 million back in 2016.
This latest blockbuster marks the much-anticipated first foray of both Deadpool and Wolverine into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Disney, after its acquisition of 21st Century Fox, secured the rights to these characters, delighting fans who have eagerly awaited their entry into the MCU. Notably, “Deadpool & Wolverine” also claims the title of the first MCU movie to secure an R rating, a bold move that paid off handsomely.
Disney is riding a wave of successful titles this year, having also set a new benchmark with “Inside Out 2,” now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The studio seems to be unstoppable, consistently breaking its own records and raising the bar within the industry.
For those anxious to stream “Deadpool & Wolverine” on Disney Plus, there’s a bit of waiting involved. Disney has not yet announced a streaming release date for this dynamic duo’s cinematic debut. As of now, the film is exclusively available in theaters since its release on July 26.
To answer a frequent question, “Deadpool & Wolverine” earned its R rating from the Motion Picture Association due to “strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore and sexual references.” Clocking in at 2 hours and 8 minutes, it’s a thrill-packed ride from start to finish.
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Source: Aaron A. Bedoya, El Paso Times
