Deadpool & Wolverine breaks box office records in second week

Deadpool & Wolverine continues to break box office records in its second week of release. The film played a significant role in pushing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) past the $30 billion mark in its opening weekend. This week, it set a new record for the highest domestic gross for an R-rated feature. Previously, the record was held by The Passion of the Christ, which amassed $370 million over two decades.

According to Deadline, Deadpool & Wolverine has achieved a domestic gross of $395 million after two weeks. Internationally, the film has brought in $438 million, resulting in a worldwide total of $824 million. These figures have surpassed the combined totals of Deadpool and Deadpool 2.

Deadpool has often referred to himself as the "Marvel Jesus," a title that now seems fitting. Deadpool & Wolverine is being hailed as a pivotal film for the MCU, drawing comparisons to leading the franchise from a period of underwhelming box office performances. The film, along with Inside Out 2, has contributed to Disney becoming the first studio to cross $3 billion globally this year.

The milestone was achieved as "Deadpool & Wolverine continues to make history at the box office," noted Deadline. The film’s success is viewed as a major achievement for both Marvel and Disney, highlighting their dominance in the cinematic landscape.