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With a $97M second weekend, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a new high mark for R-rated films

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara, on the newest of 3 developments

AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting

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  1. Disney Scores Latest Win With 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

    Headline from Investopedia ·

  2. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ scores another night at No. 1 as it rakes in over $28M to kick off weekend

    Headline from New York Post ·

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    With a $97M second weekend, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a new high mark for R-rated films

    Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

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  1. CNN

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

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    CNN's feed description

    “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.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Box office: 'Deadpool & Wolverine' notches biggest opening ever for an R-rated movie (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine" topped the domestic box office this weekend, opening with a record $205 million for an R-rated film, according to Comscore estimates.

  3. New York Times

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reverses Marvel’s Box Office Slump (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    ‘Deadpool and Wolverine' snares $205 million domestic opening, highest R-rated debut ever (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth'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.

  5. WHEC Rochester

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

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and n…

  6. NBC News

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' dominates at the box office with $205 million opening (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    “Deadpool & Wolverine” starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman raked in a staggering $205 million domestically, according to Comscore.

  7. WHEC Rochester

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' debuts to $205 million, shattering R-rated record and becoming 8th biggest opening of all time. (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — 'Deadpool & Wolverine' debuts to $205 million, shattering R-rated record and becoming 8th biggest opening of all time.

  8. Variety

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Obliterates R-Rated Record With $205 Million Opening Weekend, Eighth-Biggest in Box Office History (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine," a comic book adventure that pairs two of Marvel's most popular characters, is turbocharging the box office.

  9. ABC 30 Fresno

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' smashes R-rated record with $205M debut, 8th biggest opening ever (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno'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.

  10. Entertainment Weekly

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' debuts to $205 million, scores the biggest opening weekend of 2024 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' just scored the highest opening weekend of 2024 — so Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are celebrating by recreating a certain Wolverine meme.

  11. Variety

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Clears $438 Million Globally in First Weekend (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    After three days, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is already the sixth highest grossing release of 2024.

  12. Gizmodo

    Deadpool & Wolverine's Made Sooooooo Much Money, Man (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The superhero genre comes roaring back to life as Wade and Logan's teamup puts it well on the path to a billion.

  13. Voice of America

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' smashes R-rated record with $205M North American debut (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Including international showings, where it’s racked up an additional $233.3 million, the Marvel comic book movie is looking at a global opening of over $438.3 million

  14. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Lands 8th Biggest Opening of All Time With $205M, Makes R-Rated History (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' lands the 8th biggest opening of all time domestically, making R-rated history and smashing numerous other records.

  15. Washington Times

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ now has the 6th biggest opening weekend of all time (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine" had a better Sunday than anticipated. The comic book film earned $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, Disney said Monday.

  16. Investopedia

    Disney Scores Latest Win With 'Deadpool & Wolverine' (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine" made $205 million over the weekend in the U.S.—the biggest domestic opening this year—according to reports citing Comscore data, and the latest bonus for Disney after the recent success of "Inside Out 2."

  17. Breitbart News

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' opens to 'spectacular' $205 million (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    New Disney/Marvel comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" scored a "spectacular" opening in North American theaters this weekend, its huge take of $205 million

  18. Variety

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Scores Mightier-Than-Expected $211 Million, Sixth-Biggest Debut in Box Office History (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Deadpool & Wolverine" soared higher than expected in its first weekend of release.

  19. Fox News

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ delivers No. 1 R-rated opening with $205 million debut (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Marvel's “Deadpool & Wolverine" made $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates, shattering the record for R-rated movie openings.

  20. Fortune

    Disney's R-rated 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets box office record (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.

  21. Deadline

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Blasting Past $500M Global Box Office Today (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Deadpool & Wolverine is tearing towards the $500M global box office mark, and will pass it with today’s numbers included

  22. Variety

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Dominates U.K., Ireland Box Office With Highest Opening of 2024 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' made a splash in its debut weekend, earning $22.2 million at the U.K. and Ireland box office.

  23. Deadline

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continue To Run Away With Cash: Breaks R-Rated B.O. Monday Record At $21M+; Marvel Pic Fired Up By $135M Promo Partner Campaign (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Deadpool & Wolverine will break the R-rated Monday record at the box office, propelled by a $135M promotional partner campaign.

  24. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Lands 6th Biggest Opening of All Time With $211M, Makes R-Rated History (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' landed the sxith-biggest opening of all time domestically, making R-rated history and smashing numerous other records.

  25. Deadline

    ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ To Best ‘Passion Of The Christ’ As Highest Grossing U.S. R-Rated Movie Ever; ‘Trap’ To Lock $15M-$20M; ‘Harold And The Purple Crayon’ Light – Box Office Preview (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' will become the highest grossing movie in 'Deadpool' franchise this weekend.

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