Deadpool & Wolverine Surge Past Captain Marvel in Box Office Showdown
In the sprawling universe of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), box office success is the ultimate badge of honor. And right now, Deadpool and Wolverine are wearing that badge proudly. Brought to life by the electric trio of Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and Hugh Jackman, this dynamic duo has muscled their way into the top ten highest-grossing MCU films. With a staggering $1.142 billion raked in worldwide, they’ve outpaced both Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home in just 24 days.
A Swift Ascent to Box Office Glory
Before you start scratching your head over the math, remember—this monumental achievement happened in under a month. Unlike some of their MCU counterparts, Deadpool and Wolverine didn’t have the luxury of being served as appetizers or desserts to an Avengers blockbuster. They didn’t even serve as the lead-in to the biggest movie of all time. Nope, this triumph was all their own.
It’s worth noting that Deadpool & Wolverine premiered during a rocky period for the MCU. Consider a world where Disney’s The Marvels—the sequel to Captain Marvel—crashed so hard at the box office, it left a $200 million crater in Disney’s financial landscape. In that context, the success of Deadpool and Wolverine seems even more impressive. And if Deadpool 4 ever becomes a reality, it could very well make Disney’s coffers overflow with that sweet, sweet Marvel money.
Numbers Don’t Lie
Let’s break down the numbers. Captain Marvel managed to haul in a solid $1.128 billion during its run. In stark contrast, The Marvels barely limped across the finish line with a disappointing $206 million. Meanwhile, Deadpool & Wolverine has delivered exactly what comic fans crave—thrilling, character-driven adventures stitched together with a compelling narrative. In doing so, it’s unintentionally thrown Disney a curveball wrapped in a bow made of hundred-dollar bills.
Currently sitting pretty at the #9 spot on the MCU’s highest-grossing list, Deadpool & Wolverine is hot on the heels of Captain America: Civil War, which holds the #8 spot with $1.155 billion. With the momentum they’ve got, it’s only a matter of time before Deadpool and Wolverine leapfrog past Cap and his civil unrest.
MCU’s Billionaire Club
- Avengers: Endgame – $2,799,439,100
- Avengers: Infinity War – $2,052,415,039
- Spider-Man: No Way Home – $1,921,847,111
- The Avengers – $1,520,538,536
- Avengers: Age of Ultron – $1,405,018,048
- Black Panther – $1,349,926,083
- Iron Man 3 – $1,215,577,205
- Captain America: Civil War – $1,155,046,416
- Deadpool & Wolverine – $1,142,616,895
- Spider-Man: Far from Home – $1,131,927,996
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