As someone who has seen more superhero movies than I can count, it’s hard not to be impressed by the continued success of “Deadpool & Wolverine”. It’s like they’ve tapped into some sort of unstoppable force that keeps drawing audiences in week after week. And with its current trajectory, it looks like it might just dethrone “The Passion of the Christ” as the highest-grossing R-rated film ever – now that’s a feat worth clawing at!
In a remarkable turn of events, the movie pairing Deadpool and Wolverine, often referred to as the Marvel Jesus duo, is experiencing a massive resurgence. On its opening day this week, it raked in an impressive $28.3 million. As we move into its second weekend, this Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman collaboration has not only exceeded a domestic total of $300 million but also claimed the second spot as the highest-grossing domestic release of 2021. It has outperformed “Despicable Me 4” and “Dune: Part Two.”
In addition, it appears that “Deadpool & Wolverine” is expected to maintain a stronger grip on the box office compared to typical comic book adaptations. Typically, superhero blockbusters can experience significant drops in their second weekends as the initial wave of fans have already viewed the movie. However, rivals predict a 55% drop for this Disney release, suggesting that “Deadpool & Wolverine” has an appeal that extends far beyond diehard Marvel fans. Furthermore, the sequel has continued to rule in premium large-format cinemas, such as Imax theaters, during this weekend.
The box office success of “Deadpool” shows no sign of abating, with the movie smashing records left and right. Most notably, it has surpassed the 22-year-old record for the highest domestic gross ever for an R-rated film, previously held by “The Passion of the Christ” ($370 million). In just its second weekend, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is poised to eclipse this figure. There’s currently no indication that its momentum will wane anytime soon.
Currently, M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller “Trap” is performing well at the box office, raking in $6.6 million during its opening day and previews across 3,181 locations. This figure surpasses the $5.4 million earned on the opening day of his previous film, “Knock at the Cabin,” which was released in February 2023. The latest offering, featuring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer evading a police sting at a pop concert he’s brought his daughter to, is projected to debut in third place. Estimates suggest it could earn over $15 million in its three-day gross.
Mira Shyamalan’s movie “Trap” was mainly financed by him and released by Warner Bros. Critics’ reviews have been unfavorable as they didn’t get an early screening of the film, but audience reactions are mixed. Cinema Score, a ticket-buyer survey firm, gave the movie a “C+” grade. Despite the moderate response, this could affect the movie’s performance after its opening, but the mid-budget thriller has had a decent start.
As a longtime lover of children’s literature and someone who has always been fascinated by the magic of animation, I was genuinely excited to hear that “Harold and the Purple Crayon” was finally making its way to the big screen. Having grown up reading the delightful stories of Harold and his magical purple crayon, I eagerly anticipated seeing this classic tale brought to life in a visually stunning and engaging film. However, recent news about its dismal opening day performance has left me quite disheartened.
In a competitive movie market, Amblin’s “Twisters” manages to keep its pace, taking second place for the second time. The third weekend of this Universal release is projected to earn around $22 million, which represents a 37% decrease from its second week. This natural disaster thriller has now overtaken “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($170 million) to become the eighth highest-grossing domestic film of the year so far.
Universal’s latest top five spot is occupied by “Despicable Me 4,” which continues to attract audiences in its fifth week of release. The Illumination follow-up is expected to earn approximately $11.1 million over the weekend, marking a 24% decrease. This week, it surpassed the $300 million mark in domestic gross, making it one of only three films this year to achieve that milestone.
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2024-08-03 18:48