The latest cinematic offering from 20th Century Fox and Marvel, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ has continued its strong performance at the Indian box office. The film, a highly anticipated collaboration between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds reprising their iconic roles, has generated significant buzz and translated it into impressive box office numbers.
On its third day of release, July 28th, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brought in an estimated ₹ 23.3 crore net, adding to its already impressive opening day collection of ₹ 21 crore. This consistent performance indicates a strong audience response to the film’s action-packed storyline and the chemistry between the two lead actors.
The film’s popularity is evident across different language versions. The English version earned ₹ 11.63 crore on its third day, while the Hindi version contributed ₹ 9.58 crore. This suggests a broad appeal that transcends language barriers, further solidifying the film’s success in the Indian market.
The film’s impressive run has been accompanied by strong occupancy rates across various regions. The English (3D version) of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ saw the highest occupancy in Chennai, reaching an impressive 82%. Kochi and Bengaluru followed with occupancy rates of 49.75% and 43.50% respectively.
Meanwhile, the Hindi (2D version) version of the film achieved its highest occupancy in Jaipur. Theaters in Jaipur registered an impressive 22.31% occupancy in the morning, followed by 30.22% in the afternoon, and 32.79% in the evening.
While Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have undoubtedly taken center stage, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ boasts a star-studded cast. Joining the two leading actors are Emma Corin and Blake Lively, contributing to the film’s overall appeal. The supporting cast also features Leslie Uggams, Matthew Macfadyen, and Brianna Hildebrand, all adding their distinct talents to the film.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has also been making waves internationally, becoming the new record holder for Thursday preview screenings for an R-rated movie in America. The comic book film garnered an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from preview screenings held on Thursday.
This success comes at a crucial time for the Marvel franchise, which has faced a period of box office underperformance in late 2023. Following the record-breaking success of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ the franchise has been seeking to regain its momentum. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ appears to be a promising step in that direction, potentially injecting a much-needed revitalization into the Marvel universe.
