Deadpool 3, starring Ryan Reynolds as the wisecracking anti-hero, has taken the box office by storm, smashing records and injecting a much-needed dose of energy into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film has earned a staggering $205 million in its opening weekend in North America, according to studio estimates, surpassing the previous record for R-rated films held by the first Deadpool movie. This impressive performance has secured Deadpool 3 a spot in the top 10 openings of all time.
Globally, the film’s success is even more remarkable. With an additional $233.3 million from 52 international markets, Deadpool 3 has achieved a global opening of over $438.3 million, making it the biggest global opening since Avengers: Endgame. This phenomenal performance is a significant victory for Marvel, which has faced a few bumps in the road lately, including the disappointing box office results for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
The success of Deadpool 3 has propelled the Marvel franchise to a new record, surpassing $30 billion in global gross revenue. With 34 titles under its belt, the MCU now stands as the highest-grossing film franchise in history.
Deadpool 3’s domestic opening weekend has landed it in 8th place on the all-time list, surpassing films like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It has also outperformed other recent blockbusters like Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film’s debut weekend ticket sales are the highest since Barbie stormed theaters last July.
Despite the impressive box office figures, critical reception to Deadpool 3 has been mixed. While some applaud its irreverent humor and action-packed sequences, others find its humor to be stale and its story lacking originality. Critics argue that the film could have benefited from a greater sense of originality and subversiveness.
Regardless of the critical reception, Deadpool 3’s box office success is a testament to the enduring popularity of the character and the power of a well-executed marketing campaign. The film’s performance offers hope that Marvel is back on track, ready to deliver more blockbuster hits in the years to come.
