‘Deadpool’ Blows Away World Record as Top-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever

Fox and Marvel's superhero send-up starring Ryan Reynolds passes "The Matrix Reloaded" in global box office — notches $746 million

Twentieth Century Fox's  raunchy superhero send-up "Deadpool" is now the top-grossing R-rated movie ever at the worldwide box office.

With Ryan Reynolds^[1] starring as the foul-mouthed superhero, "Deadpool" has rolled up $349 million domestically and another $396 million from abroad for a $746 million global total. It passed "The Matrix Reloaded," which grossed $742 million in 2003, over the weekend.

And the Marvel tale spun from the "X-Men" franchise isn't done yet. It is sure to pad that total when it opens in Japan in June.

Also Read: 'Deadpool' Drives White-Hot 2016 Box Office Past $2 Billion^[2]

The movie with the "Merc With a Mouth" could become the top-grossing R-rated movie domestically as well. It should pass "American Sniper" ($350 million) this weekend, leaving only Mel Gibson^[3]'s "The Passion of the Christ" ($371 million) to catch.

Over the weekend, "Deadpool" took in nearly $5 million and remained in the top 10 for its sixth straight week. The big numbers rung up by the comic-book adaptation bring more than just bragging rights. Since it only cost $58 million — relatively modest, by superhero movie standards — Fox will see a major return on its investment.

The Canadian actor has evolved from goofy comic foil to beefcake action star

References

1. ^{^} Ryan Reynolds (www.thewrap.com)
2. ^{^} 'Deadpool' Drives White-Hot 2016 Box Office Past $2 Billion (www.thewrap.com)
3. ^{^} Mel Gibson (www.thewrap.com)