Deadpool & Wolverine broke box office records for an R-rated film, and it's quickly climbing the charts
Deadpool & Wolverine 3rd Weekend Box Office is Crazy
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Deadpool and Wolverine have taken their first bow as official parts of the Disney universe, and fans have made their excitement clear. While Deadpool's previous two live-action films were both box office winners, the third installment of the franchise broke records immediately and came in with an impressive result overall.
In its opening weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine earned more than $205 million at the domestic box office, by far the most of any R-rated film ever. The previous R-rated record was held by the original Deadpool , which opened to a comparatively meager $132 million. Deadpool & Wolverine is the first R-rated film to date in Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a clear sign that even a 17+ rating won't keep Marvel's biggest fans away.
