Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer Deadpool & Wolverine has completed its first weekend at the Indian box office with an astounding performance so far. The comic-book-based live-action superhero movie marked the debut of the antihero Deadpool and the powerful mutant Wolverine in the well-established Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as a fan service. With excitement among fans and positive word of mouth, the movie managed to keep the ticket windows ringing at the Indian box office, showing an upward trend each day.
According to early trends, Deadpool & Wolverine has added collections in the range of INR 22-23 crores on day 3, making a total estimated between INR 65.68-66.68 crores for the opening weekend. According to trade analysts, the movie collected INR 21 crores on day 1 and INR 22.68 crores on the second day of its opening weekend. While the experts are expecting the trend to continue with the social media buzz, it remains to be seen if the movie can maintain its momentum during the weekdays or if it will experience a decline.
Globally, the sci-fi superhero film has been making waves and is reported to have made an impressive debut of $96 million in North America alone. The movie marks a significant achievement for the franchise as it introduces many characters from the now-Disney-owned Fox Studios into the MCU, along with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine joining the main sacred timeline. The makers have also taken the opportunity to announce the future of the MCU with more exciting projects in the pipeline.
Deadpool & Wolverine is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The plot involves the Time Variance Authority (TVA) pulling Deadpool from his quiet life and sending him on a mission with Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to save his universe. During the adventures of the two theoretical immortals through time and space, the movie brings back many forgotten but loved characters from the past, making it a laughing nostalgic riot for the fans.
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