Ryan Reynolds And Hugh Jackman React to Box Office For ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Opening Weekend
The film achieved an impressive milestone over the weekend, earning an estimated $205 million at the domestic box office. According to major industry figures, this remarkable figure makes it the largest R-rated opening of all time. The previous record for such openings was held by ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Deadpool 2’, which grossed $132 million and $125 million, respectively.
Ryan Reynolds, who co-wrote and produced the film, took to Instagram Stories to express his astonishment and gratitude. “This is kind of hard to process,” he wrote, adding, “But thank you to everyone who went to see the film this weekend… wow.” His reaction highlighted the magnitude of the film’s success and the emotional impact it had on him.
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Hugh Jackman, who reprised his iconic role as Wolverine for the first time since 2017’s ‘Logan’, also shared his thoughts on the record-breaking box office numbers. On Instagram, he posted a photo of his superhero character gazing at an edited picture frame that read, “#1 Movie in the world.” In his caption, Jackman expressed his gratitude, writing, “Deadpool and Wolverine is the #1 movie in the world. Thank you ALL.”
Directed by Shawn Levy, the Marvel sequel stars both Reynolds and Jackman, alongside Emma Corrin, Rob Delaney and Matthew Macfadyen, and features a host of surprise A-list cameos. The film’s success comes amid a period of underperforming superhero movies, raising questions about the pressure on its creators.
When asked about the pressure following recent box office disappointments, Levy, known for his work on ‘Free Guy’ and ‘Night at the Museum’, acknowledged the concern but emphasized their decision to remain focused. “I’m aware of that. We decided early, we’re going to shut out the noise,” Levy stated.
Jackman also reflected on the inherent pressure associated with any film project. He recalled the scepticism faced when he was cast as ‘Wolverine’ in 2000’s’ X-Men’. “In 1999, everyone was like, ‘You are doing a comic movie?’ I had people say to me, ‘Make sure you booked another film before this thing comes out.’ A good movie, whatever the genre, will rise to the surface,” Jackman remarked, highlighting his enduring belief in the power of quality storytelling.
-Sushmita Sarkar