Blake Lively Tops Ryan Reynolds as ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Loses Box Office Lead This Weekend

For many fans, Deadpool & Wolverine is the year’s most anticipated film, featuring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. Since its release over two weeks ago, the film has been a box office sensation, amassing a global total of $903.3 million. With domestic earnings of $431 million and international earnings of $472.3 million, it is on track to surpass the $1 billion mark by the end of the weekend.

The film has already outpaced Captain Marvel to become the ninth highest-grossing MCU release in the U.S. and has surpassed Deadpool 2 to become the third highest-grossing R-rated film worldwide. It has even exceeded the combined earnings of Deadpool and Deadpool 2 across all markets. However, it now faces a new competitor.

This week, It Ends with Us, starring Blake Lively (Ryan Reynolds’ wife), premiered in theaters. Based on a best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover, the film is generating buzz and analysts believe it might challenge Deadpool & Wolverine for the top spot at the box office after its strong run.

Reports indicate that Sony’s new drama film has made a strong debut, earning $24 million, including $11 million from previews on Friday. This is significantly higher than the $15.7 million that Deadpool & Wolverine earned on its third Friday. So, what are the weekend projections?

Despite this strong performance from It Ends with Us, many still believe that Deadpool & Wolverine will hold onto the top spot over the weekend. Predictions for the film’s weekend earnings range between $50 million and $56 million, with the movie expected to surpass the $1 billion mark.

Meanwhile, estimates for It Ends with Us vary, with analysts predicting a range of $47 million to $50 million, while Sony insiders suggest $45 million to $49 million. These figures are quite close to Deadpool & Wolverine‘s earnings, making for an exciting box-office showdown. Regardless of the outcome, we’re hoping for a win for cinema overall!

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