The Marvel magic continues to weave its enchantment as “Deadpool & Wolverine,” starring the iconic duo Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as their antihero alter egos, soars to a staggering $824 million globally after just two weekends. This blockbuster sequel has already outpaced the total theatrical runs of its predecessors, 2016’s “Deadpool” ($783 million) and 2018’s “Deadpool 2” ($786 million), marking it as the second-highest grossing film of 2024 only behind “Inside Out 2” at $1.555 billion. Furthermore, it’s now the third-biggest R-rated movie of all time, trailing only behind “Joker” ($1.07 billion) and “Oppenheimer” ($975 million), and is on the cusp of crossing the $1 billion threshold.

Disney, the ever-formidable titan of the box office, has impressively surpassed the $3 billion mark in global ticket sales for 2024 with just four major releases. The powerhouse titles include “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Inside Out 2,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($397 million), and “The First Omen” ($53 million). Disney is poised to continue this momentum with upcoming releases like “Alien: Romulus” (Aug. 16), “Moana 2” (Nov. 27), and “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Dec. 20).

Internationally, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has garnered $110.5 million from 52 territories, with leading markets such as China ($45.2 million), the United Kingdom ($42.4 million), Mexico ($32.8 million), and Australia ($24.6 million). The film’s premium format screenings, particularly Imax, have contributed significantly, raking in $17.5 million globally this weekend alone, bringing the Imax total to $64.5 million.

However, not all films have enjoyed the same success. M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller “Trap” and Sony’s family film “Harold and the Purple Crayon” have struggled to find their footing. “Trap” collected a modest $4.4 million from 38 territories, bringing it to $20 million globally in its opening weekend. Meanwhile, “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” which stars Zachary Levi, managed only $3 million from 32 overseas markets and a total of $6 million domestically, a disappointing start given its $40 million production budget.

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Source: Rebecca Rubin