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'Deadpool and Wolverine' snares $205 million domestic opening, highest R-rated debut ever

"Deadpool & Wolverine" tallied $205 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening, the highest debut of 2024 and of an R-rated film ever.

"The massive debut for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' should convince those who were throwing in the towel for the big screen back in May that you can never underestimate the power, allure resiliency and, yes, unpredictability of the movie theater experience," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. "Deadpool and Wolverine's" opening coincided with Marvel's San Diego Comic Con panel which revealed an updated film slate and gave fans a sense of where the franchise will head in the coming years. That includes Sam Wilson, the newly minted Captain American, seeking to rebuild the Avengers after they disbanded in the wake of their fight with Thanos, and the pending arrival of Doctor Doom, which is set to be played by Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr.

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