Marvel's R-rated superhero sequel starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continues its box office success, while other films see solid performances in a slow Labor Day weekend.
- Sep 2, 2024
AceShowbiz - Despite the summer box office cooling down, "Deadpool & Wolverine" remains a strong force. The third installment in the Deadpool saga has earned an estimated $15.2 million over the first three days of the Labor Day weekend, bringing its domestic tally to $603.8 million and its global total to $1.25 billion.
Trailing behind is "Alien: Romulus", which added $9.3 million to its domestic total. The seventh installment in the "Alien" franchise has also performed well internationally, earning a total of $283 million.
Other films in the top 5 include "It Ends With Us", "Reagan" and "Twisters", which all maintained their positions from last week. "Reagan", a biopic on former President Ronald Reagan, made a strong debut with $7.4 million.
Among new releases, "Afraid", a thriller about a family whose AI smart-home device turns against them, opened to an estimated $3.7 million domestically.
The summer season has officially ended with "Deadpool & Wolverine" as the second highest-grossing movie of the year behind "Inside Out 2". The sequel's success is expected to pave the way for more R-Rated MCU movies and future appearances from Deadpool and Wolverine.
Top 10 of North American Box Office (Aug. 30-Sep. 01, 2024):
- "Deadpool & Wolverine" - $15.2 million
- "Alien: Romulus" - $9.3 million
- "It Ends With Us" - $7.42 million
- "Reagan" - $7.4 million
- "Twisters" - $7.2 million
- "Blink Twice" - $4.7 million
- "The Forge" - $4.6 million
- "Despicable Me 4" - $4.1 million
- "Afraid" - $3.7 million
- "Inside Out 2" - $2.8 million
