Deadpool & Wolverine is dominating the box office, shattering expectations with a massive $96 million opening day. The R-rated superhero film is on track to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, and is poised to join an elite group of films that have crossed the $200 million mark in their opening weekend.
The film’s success is fueled by positive word-of-mouth and a strong international performance. With a projected global opening of $240 million, it’s well on its way to becoming the second R-rated billion-dollar film in history.
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While Deadpool and Wolverine are ruling the box office, Inside Out 2 continues to make waves in the animation world. The Pixar sequel has surpassed Incredibles 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film in North America. With a domestic total of $613 million, it’s now among the top 15 highest-grossing films overall.
Meanwhile, Twisters is holding strong in its second weekend, demonstrating resilience against the Deadpool powerhouse.