Deadpool & Wolverine Topples Another Major Box Office Record, Another Milestone Reached!
Tl;dr
- Deadpool & Wolverine breaks records after its streaming launch.
- The film has a very good reception with a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- It proves that superhero fatigue is a myth.
A resounding success for Deadpool & Wolverine
After some failures, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is back with its latest film, Deadpool & Wolverine. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, this film not only broke several box office records, but also had an impressive launch on streaming platforms, generating over $1.3 billion globally.
A home viewing record
Launched on October 1 on digital platforms, Deadpool & Wolverine has already shattered home viewing records. It achieved the best first-week sales for an R-rated film on home digital platforms. These results attest to the film’s enduring popularity among audiences.
A craze that cannot be denied
The audience score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, the rating of 7.8/10 on IMDB and the A rating on CinemaScore attest to the audience’s enthusiasm for Deadpool & Wolverine. It’s unlikely that the majority of people who rent or buy the film will be first-time viewers. Indeed, those who have not yet seen it are probably waiting for its release on Disney+. However, people who enjoyed the film are buying digital copies, which has contributed to its first-week record on digital.
The revival of the Marvel universe
Deadpool & Wolverine proves that the Marvel Universe isn’t over yet. While the public had shown its discontent in 2023 by turning away from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and of The Marvelsthis film was able to give hope to MCU fans. It also demonstrated that the “superhero fatigue” mentioned by some is only a myth.
What do we think?
The success of Deadpool & Wolverine is a real breath of fresh air for the Marvel Universe. It proves that the public is still ready to be passionate about superhero films, provided they are of good quality. Let’s hope that this film marks a turning point for the MCU, which will thus be able to regain the trust of its audience, as at the time of the Infinity saga.
