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‘Deadpool and Wolverine' snares $205 million domestic opening, highest R-rated debut ever

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 4 developments

“Deadpool & Wolverine” tallied $205 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening, the highest debut of 2024 and of an R-rated film ever.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ To Tear Up The World With $360M Global Opening, Restoring Marvel Cinematic Universe Glory – Box Office Preview

    Headline from Deadline ·

  2. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon

    Headline from The Republic ·

  3. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ fuels an already hot summer box office, opens at $96 million

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  4. Newest

    ‘Deadpool and Wolverine' snares $205 million domestic opening, highest R-rated debut ever

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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34 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ To Tear Up The World With $360M Global Opening, Restoring Marvel Cinematic Universe Glory – Box Office Preview (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Deadpool & Wolverine finally opens and is expected to revitalize the MCU's brilliance at the box office with an estimated $360 million debut.

  2. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Poised to Shatter R-Rated Record With $170 Million-Plus Debut (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine" should set a new opening weekend record for an R-rated film.

  3. Deadline

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Soaring To R-Rated Record Preview Of $35M-$40M+ As Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman Hit Comic-Con (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' is headed to a record preview night for R-rated pic with $35M to north of $40M+.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reaps Record $38.5M in Previews, Best Ever for an R-Rated Film and More (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' posting the biggest preview gross ever for an R-rated movie and one of the biggest of any film.

  5. Deadline

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Off To Rip-Roaring Start Overseas With $65M Across First Two Days – International Box Office (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Deadpool & Wolverine has started tearing it up at the international box office with $64.8M across the first two days of overseas play

  6. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Makes Record-Breaking $38.5 Million in Previews (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    'Deadpool 3' made $38.5 million in Thursday previews at the box office, setting a record for R-rated movies

  7. The Republic

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    “ Deadpool & Wolverine ” has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie. The comic-book film sold an estimated $38.5 million worth of movie tickets from preview screenings Thursday, Disney said Friday.

  8. Breitbart News

    Nolte: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks Record By Not Insulting Fans (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Based on early estimates, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is on its way to $180 million opening weekend, which will break the record for the highest-grossing R-rated opening ever.

  9. CNN

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ fuels an already-hot summer box office, opens at $96 million (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    One of the year’s most hotly-anticipated movies, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is so far delivering on its promised hype

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Heads For Record-Smashing $195M-$205M Opening After Massive $96M Friday (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' easily marks the top opening ever for an R-rated film after enjoying the sixth-biggest opening day of all time.

  11. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Marvels With $96 Million Opening Day — the Sixth-Highest of All Time (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Marvel is back on top of the box office, as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' heads to the biggest R-rated opening ever.

  12. New York Post

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is a box office marvel, clawing its way to No. 1 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine" clawed its way to No. 1, earning $96 million on its opening day Friday.

  13. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Marvel’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets record on opening day | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    LOS ANGELES >> The Marvel duo of “Deadpool & Wolverine” grabbed $38.5 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices in the first screenings of the film on Thursday, distributor Walt Disney said.

  14. KTVZ Bend

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ fuels an already hot summer box office, opens at $96 million (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — One of the year’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is so far delivering on its promised hype with $96 million in domestic sales in its opening night, according to Comscore data.

  15. KVIA El Paso

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ opening weekend surpasses $200 million, biggest R-rated debut (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    NEON, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, DISNEY, PIXAR, MARVEL STUDIOS, CNN, Disney/Pixar By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” barreled through the $200 million benchmark, cementing the blockbuster as the record holder for the highest grossing opening weekend for an R-rated movie.

  16. The Boston Globe

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Marvel is back on top with "Deadpool & Wolverine,” which earned a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters.

  17. ABC 7 Chicago

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' smashes R-rated record with $205M debut, 8th biggest opening ever (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Marvel is back on top with "Deadpool & Wolverine." The comic-book movie dominated the box office in its first weekend in North American theaters.

  18. NBC Chicago

    ‘Deadpool and Wolverine' snares $205 million domestic opening, highest R-rated debut ever (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    “Deadpool & Wolverine” tallied $205 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening, the highest debut of 2024 and of an R-rated film ever.

  19. The Guardian

    Deadpool & Wolverine shatters record for R-rated movies with $205m debut (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Film’s opening is eighth biggest ever in win for Marvel as Robert Downey Jr announces return to studio as Dr Doom

  20. The Oregonian

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    Including international showings, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is looking at a global opening of over $438.3 million.

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