Deadpool and Wolverine surpass $1 billion in revenue, threatening to dethrone Joker.

Deadpool and Wolverine solidified their 16-year superhero franchise by surpassing $1 billion in box office revenue after just 16 days of release, and are close to overtaking Todd Phillips' Joker.

Deadpool and Wolverine are about to surpass Joker's (2019) record - Photo: IMDb

According to film statistics company Comscore, the film Deadpool and Wolverine It had a successful third opening week in North America, grossing an additional $54.2 million.

This helped the film surpass the $1 billion mark in revenue after just 16 days in theaters, including $494.3 million from North American box offices and $535.2 million from international markets.

This is the second film in 2024 to achieve this milestone, after the animated film. Inside Out 2 .

Deadpool and Wolverine Press on with the momentum

Currently, Marvel films are on track to surpass it. Joker (2019) Todd Phillips' film currently tops the box office with $1.064 billion, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated (17+) film of all time.

Deadpool and Wolverine attract audiences with their humorous and witty storylines - Photo: Disney

Previously, the film surpassed the global revenue of the two previous installments. Deadpool (2016) with $782.6 million and Deadpool 2 (2018) with $734.5 million globally in just 10 days since its release.

The perfect chemistry between actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as they portray one of Marvel's most beloved mutant duos.

In terms of content, although the script isn't particularly groundbreaking, Deadpool and Wolverine It is still highly regarded for its harmonious blend of action and humor.

What resonated with viewers wasn't the action sequences, but rather the witty, satirical dialogue about Disney's successful acquisition of the rights to these films. superhero from 21st Century Fox with prominent names such as the X-Men, Fantastic 4, and the duo Daredevil and Elektra…

Disney set a new record in 2024.

With the success of Deadpool and Wolverine together With Inside Out 2 , Disney is the only studio to have two consecutive films grossing $1 billion in the past year.

To date, a total of 55 films have surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark, with Disney owning 31 of them.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has 11 films (including two from Sony). Marvel Studios currently has the most films that have grossed $1 billion.

Top 10 highest-grossing films of the past week in North America.

1. Deadpool & Wolverine - $54.2 million

2. It Ends With Us - $50 million

3. Twisters - $15 million

4. Borderlands - $8.8 million

5. Despicable Me 4 - $8 million

6. Trap - $6.7 million

7. Inside Out 2 - $5 million

8. Harold and the Purple Crayon - $3.1 million

9. Cuckoo - $3 million