Summary
Deadpool & Wolverineis projected to be a box office behemoth and its odds of hitting $1 billion are even better after a recent update.Marvelis currently going through a rough patch compared to its Infinity Saga days, and some claim that its issues stem from superhero fatigue. However, that’s harder to defend after seeing the hype thatDeadpool & Wolverineis generating. The first trailer broke the record for the most views for a movie trailer within 24 hours with 365 total million views, beating the record previously held bySpider-Man: No Way Home.
The upcoming MCU film alsobroke the record for best first-day ticket salesthis year, showing plenty of excitement ahead of this film’s release. Thanks to early ticket sales,Deadpool & Wolverineis tracking to earn $200-$239 million domesticallyin its opening weekend, according toDeadline. If the movie hits that projection, it will likely crack the $1 billion worldwide milestone, becoming the first Deadpool film to achieve that goal. A recent announcement regarding its global release suggests Deadpool’s $1 billion odds look better than ever.
Don’t Worry, Deadpool & Wolverine Doesn’t Need Taylor Swift To Hit $1 Billion
Unfortunately, according to reports, Taylor Swift will not appear in Deadpool & Wolverine, but the movie doesn’t need her to be a box office hit.
Deadpool & Wolverine Is The First Deadpool Film To Get A Release In China
China is the second-largest theatrical film market behind the U.S. Many films, especially blockbusters, rely on that market to get that extra boost from the international box office.Deadpool & Wolverinecan now look forward to putting some extra money in its pocket, as it’s the first Deadpool film to get a release in China. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the film will be released simultaneously with the U.S. While there will be some minor cuts, none will affect the “the integrity of the storytelling” or the “Deadpool spirit.”
Superhero films typically perform well in China, but the first twoDeadpoolfilms were banned due to their R-rated graphic content. Still,the Deadpool films were profitable without the Chinese market. The first film grossed $782.6 million worldwide, andDeadpool 2grossed $785.8 million. It is possible that these films could have passed the $1 billion milestone if they received the green light in China, but it’s hard to say. Fortunately,Deadpool & Wolverinehas a better chance of setting a new franchise record.
China Is A Major International Market That Has Helped The MCU’s Worldwide Success
Deadpool & Wolverinereaching $1 billion at the worldwide box office would make it the first MCU film to do so since No Way Home.10 MCU films have joined the billion-dollar club, and the Chinese market has played a part in the MCU’s box office success. The highest-grossing MCU film in China isAvengers: Endgame, which grossed $629.1 million in China, and $2.8 billion worldwide. A few others that performed well in China and crossed $1 billion includeIron Man 3,Avengers: Infinity War,Spider-Man: Far From Home, andCaptain America: Civil War.
$629.1 million
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A theatrical run in China isn’t a guarantee thatDeadpool & Wolverinewill reach $1 billion, but it helps to have access to the second-largest market. Not only would it be the first Deadpool movie to hit $1 billion, but it would also be the first superhero movie led by an X-Men to reach that milestone. The Fox universe may be ending, but Deadpool could find more success than ever in the MCU.
