After a string of box office flops and lackluster press in the post-Avengers: Endgame In the world of cinema, the latest release from the famous production company broke records in its opening weekend.
Deadpool and Wolverine“The Wolverine,” the long-awaited third film starring Ryan Reynolds in the title role and also reprising Hugh Jackman’s “Wolverine,” has grossed a staggering $205 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada alone, heralding the biggest domestic opening of the year, according to Disney.
Shawn Levy’s superhero film sets record in its debut dead pool Set in 2016, the film became the best-selling R-rated film in the United States in its opening weekend, while also making its way into the top 10 openings of all time.
It’s also the highest opening weekend figure since Barbie The film painted theaters pink last year, with the Margot Robbie-starrer summer blockbuster taking in $162 million in tickets in its opening weekend in July.
Deadpool and Wolverine “The Last Days” opened in global markets on Wednesday, taking in an additional $233.3 million, Disney said, putting it on track for a global opening of more than $438.3 million.
This comes after the studio’s massive release in 2023. Wonders had become Lowest grossing film The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film “The Last Days” has grossed $206.1 million at the global box office, painfully short of its $439.6 million target.
The film’s failure, along with a string of lackluster releases from Disney in theaters and on its streaming service, has raised questions about the future of the once-dominant Marvel Cinematic Universe — which has grossed more than $30 billion at the box office.
But with the news about Deadpool and WolverineWith the stunning opening of “The Vampire Diaries,” as well as Marvel’s major announcement at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, the studio looks poised to reclaim its former glory.
American actor Robert Downey Jr. stirs controversy Announced his return to the MCU At a Robert Downey Jr. fan event on Saturday, the star is set to reprise his new role as Doctor Doom in two upcoming Avengers films.
Downey Jr., who began the MCU playing Tony Stark in 2008 Iron Manwas killed in the 2019 final. Avengers: Endgameending his decade-long reign as one of the franchise’s most beloved heroes.
In a reveal befitting the magnitude of the announcement, Downey Jr., 58, shyly walked onto the stage at Comic-Con, disguised in an olive green dress, with dozens of others wearing metal Doctor Doom masks.
The Oscar-winning actor dramatically removed his mask and revealed his face amid loud cheers and applause.
“New mask, same mission,” Downey Jr. told the audience from the stage.
The Russo brothers Joe and Anthony, who have directed a number of MCU films including Infinity WarThey have been tapped to direct the next two Avengers films, with Downey Jr. set to play the infamous villain, Avengers: Judgment Day, It is scheduled to be released in May 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars, It is scheduled to be released in May 2027.
Elsewhere in the panel, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed details of the studio’s 2025 releases, including: Captain America: Brave New World With Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross, plus Lightning Starring Florence Pugh.
