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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Becomes One Of 55 Films To Ever Reach Mind-Melting Level Of Success

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“Deadpool & Wolverine” is officially one of the top-selling films of all time after reaching $1 billion in the box office Sunday, one of 55 movies to ever do so.

The smash-hit Marvel-Disney sequel to the “Deadpool” and, I guess, the “Wolverine” franchise, will soon become the highest-grossing R-rated film in movie history, according to Variety. The Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman-led flick grossed $494.3 million across North America and another $535.1 million in international sales, for a mind-melting total of $1.029 billion in global box office sales.

The news comes shortly after Disney’s other hit-movie of summer 2024,”Inside Out 2,” earned $1.558 billion, suggesting we’re not quite done with Disney yet.

After a torrent of failed movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a much-needed win for the brands, Variety noted. No MCU film has surpassed the billion dollar mark since 2019, when “Avengers: Endgame” dragged everyone into theaters.

WREXHAM, WALES – AUGUST 05: Co-owner of Wrexham Football Club Ryan Reynolds and actor Hugh Jackman meet fans before the Sky Bet League Two match between Wrexham and Milton Keynes Dons at Stok Cae Ras stadium on August 05, 2023 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 19: (L-R) Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds speak during SiriusXM’s Town Hall With ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cast and Director on July 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 22: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds arrive at the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine on July 22, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by NDZ/Star Max/GC Images)

But “Deadpool & Wolverine” may not hang onto the title of being the most financially successful sweary scary film for long. It beat out “Joker’s” $1.07 billion, sure. But there’s another “Joker” movie on the way. And this one looks even better than the last. (RELATED: You’ll Forget Every Other Movie From 2024 After Watching ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ Full Trailer)

“Joker: Folie à Deux” hits theaters on October 4 and it is almost guaranteed to be a smash-hit. Along with Joaquin Phoenix reprising his titular role, Lady Gaga co-stars in what looks like either a haunting love story or deep psychosis. Either way, Reynolds and Jackman should be nervous.

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