Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' soars even on weekdays
What's the story
The Marvel superhero film, Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has broken records in its second week of release. Industry tracker Sacnilk reports that the film earned ₹2.25cr all-India nett on its 12th day at the box office. This figure surpasses the collections of Dhanush's Raayan and Ajay Devgn and Tabu's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, making Deadpool & Wolverine the 10th highest grossing Hollywood film in India.
Record collections
'Deadpool & Wolverine' outshine Bollywood hits
Deadpool & Wolverine has amassed a total of ₹114.15cr all-India nett, outperforming the lifetime collections of most Bollywood films this year. The film is currently trailing behind Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Fighter (₹212cr) and Ajay Devgn's Shaitaan (₹148.21cr). However, it is expected to surpass the earnings of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (₹119.53cr) in the next three days.
Box office success
'Deadpool & Wolverine's impressive first week earnings
In its first week, Deadpool & Wolverine earned ₹89.9 crore and joined the ₹100 crore club after earning ₹4.25 crore on Friday and ₹7.25 crore on Saturday. The film then became the 10th highest-grossing Hollywood film in India, earning a total of ₹109.15 crore, surpassing Fast X and other major films. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Hollywood films in the Indian market.
Worldwide earnings
Global success of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Globally, Deadpool & Wolverine has grossed over US $824M, outperforming both previous Deadpool films which had earned US $783M and US $786M respectively, as reported by Variety. The film's success continues with a clear window until August 15's major releases. The performance in its third weekend will be crucial in determining its lifetime run in India. With no major film releases until August 15, the film's future at the ticket window remains to be seen.
Future competition
Upcoming box office clash on Independence Day
On Independence Day, Deadpool & Wolverine will face stiff competition as three big films are set to clash at the box office. These include Stree 2 starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, Vedaa featuring John Abraham and Sharvari, and Khel Khel Mein with Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan. The performance of these films could significantly impact the continued success of Deadpool & Wolverine in India.