Marvel fans make some noise as the Marvel Cinematic Universe is making history with their latest installment! Deadpool & Wolverine has reached a remarkable milestone more than two months before its official release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron announced that the film has already shattered the pre-sale ticket record for R-rated films! Grossing an outstanding $8-$9 million on opening day pre-sales.
Breaking box office pre-sale records since tickets went on sale on Monday, an amazing amount of 200,000 and counting have been sold. The hype and huge demand around its arrival mark a new high for the genre, shattering earlier records set by other R-rated films. Fandango has also validated the film’s record-breaking success, stating that the opening day sales for Deadpool & Wolverine are the highest in 2024 and set an all-time high for the Deadpool franchise as a whole.
Marvel Studios‘ fortunes have fluctuated following the unforgettable release of Avengers: Endgame. However, with the recent success of X-Men ’97 and the lack of an MCU film since November 2023, fans are looking forward to their return to theaters! In fact, the excitement is elevated by Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool making his MCU debut and Hugh Jackman returning to his legendary role as Wolverine, a move that many thought would never come.
Additionally, the marketing campaign efforts backing the forthcoming film has reached has only heightened the hype. From the latest trailer reveal released a few weeks ago, followed by a steady stream of posters, stills, and even beer commercials, all aimed to raise excitement and push ticket sales – and did just that.
On the brink Of Breaking A Box Office Record
With its pre-sale success, Deadpool & Wolverine has joined an elite league of films and has the potential to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. To date, 2019’s Joker holds the record, having grossed $1 billion. The first two Deadpool films rank high on this list as well. Both grossing $782 million and $785 million, respectively. Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer, which has generated $974 million worldwide, sits just behind Joker.
Other notable entries to the list of top-grossing R-rated films include Logan, Jackman’s last appearance as Wolverine, the clown horror sensation “IT“, and although its box office success, earned a poor review from critics, The Hangover: Part 2.
The Deadpool & Wolverine Effect
With that being said, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is set to hit theaters on July 26th, promising to be a monumental moment for Marvel fans and the overall cinematic world. The the film’s pre-sale success alone mirrors the overwhelming anticipation surrounding it. Get your tickets today!
