Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” hits the worldwide box-office like a meteor this weekend, ready to break multiple records across the board.
Deadline reports that the film is currently on track for a $160-170 million domestic and a further $180-190 million overseas opening – bringing its total to around $340-360 million for its opening weekend.
That’s multiple times the MCU’s lowest opening with “The Marvels” last year, which debuted to $46.1 million domestic/$110 million worldwide.
The film is looking set to be the biggest R-rated opening of all-time domestically, easily unseating the original Deadpool’s $132.4 million million.
One area it will impact right away is “Twisters,” a film driven by 40% premium and Imax ticket sales in its opening weekend haul. D&W will steal those large format screens, leading the disaster film to potentially fall 55% in its second outing.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” rolls out in all international markets this Wednesday with France, Germany, Italy, Korea and Japan; followed by Spain, Brazil, UK, Mexico and Australia on Thursday, and with China on Friday.