‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Rake in a Whopping $438 Million Worldwide in Their Debut Weekend

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and my wonderfully cynical readers, it’s time to talk about the latest Hollywood shenanigans! So grab your popcorn, because Hollywood Hrishita is here to spill the beans on the latest box office drama.

Deadpool & Wolverine: The Unstoppable Duo

Alright, let’s dive into the chaos that is "Deadpool & Wolverine," Disney’s latest cash cow. Released just three days ago, this Marvel extravaganza has already raked in a whopping $233 million internationally and $438 million globally. Talk about a money magnet! 🎉

Box Office Bonanza

Our favorite superheroes, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, have banded together to give us a film that’s hitting all the right notes. But will they manage to leap over the $1 billion mark? Only time (and your wallets) will tell. For now, it’s sitting comfortably among the top earners of 2024, just behind "Inside Out 2," "Dune: Part Two," "Despicable Me 4," "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," and "Kung Fu Panda 4." Not bad for a duo who were last seen cracking jokes and slashing bad guys. 🤑

The Global Craze

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has notched the largest global debut of 2024! Outside the U.S. and Canada, the film has found its biggest fans in China ($24 million), the U.K. ($22.1 million), Mexico ($18.7 million), Australia ($13 million), Germany ($10 million), Brazil ($10 million), and India ($10 million). That’s a lot of popcorn munching and eye-rolling across the globe. 🌍

IMAX and Chill

Apparently, everyone decided that if you’re going to watch Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman kick butt, you might as well do it in IMAX. The film grossed $36.5 million from IMAX screenings alone, making it the eighth-biggest IMAX debut ever. Because why not? If you’re going to spend money, spend it big! 💸

MCU: The Money-Making Juggernaut

In other news, Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) just crossed the $30 billion mark at the global box office. That’s right, $30 BILLION. With 34 films over 15 years, they’ve had their fair share of hits and misses. (Yes, we’re looking at you, "Eternals," "The Marvels," and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.") But hey, nobody’s perfect, right? 🤷‍♀️

The Plot Thickens

Directed by Shawn Levy, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the MCU’s first R-rated film. It follows Wade Wilson, a.k.a. Deadpool, who trades in his mercenary gigs for a gig selling used cars. But, surprise! The Time Variance Authority recruits him for a mission that teams him up with a grumpy Wolverine to save the multiverse. Because, you know, why not? 🚗🕰️

MORAL OF THE STORY:

When in Doubt, Team Up!

In Hollywood, if you’re ever unsure about hitting the box office jackpot, just throw together a couple of fan-favorite superheroes, add some time-traveling shenanigans, and watch the money roll in. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️💰

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