Deadpool Becomes the Second Highest-Grossing MCU Superhero, But Can’t Catch the Top Spot!
‘Deadpool & Wolverine,‘ featuring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, was hailed by fans as the year’s most anticipated film. Currently still in theaters, the movie has smashed multiple box office records and ranks among the most profitable releases of the year. Having crossed the $1 billion mark, it now stands as the second highest-grossing film of the year, just behind ‘Inside Out 2.’
While performing exceptionally well globally, it has also broken several records within the MCU, which is exciting news for both the Deadpool series and its fans. The movie has entered the top 10 highest-grossing MCU films, and Deadpool himself has set a few notable records.
Specifically, Deadpool has officially become the second highest-grossing MCU superhero, recently surpassing Thor. Now, only one MCU superhero has grossed more—read on to find out who holds the top spot!
As of now, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has grossed an impressive $1,287,042,689 worldwide, including $613,842,689 domestically and $673,200,000 internationally. The film is the second highest-grossing movie of 2024, trailing only behind ‘Inside Out 2,’ and ranks as the seventh highest-grossing MCU film of all time, having surpassed ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and ‘Iron Man 3’ since our last update.
However, our focus here is on the characters, not just the movies. By looking at solo MCU superhero films, Deadpool has recently edged out Thor to become the second highest-grossing MCU hero. Check out the table below for more details:
| Titular Marvel Character | Total MCU Box Office |
|---|---|
| Spider-Man | $3,920,121,775 |
| Deadpool | $2,855,547,801 |
| Thor | $2,705,339,993 |
| Wolverine | $2,435,016,309 |
| Iron Man | $2,421,720,208 |
| Captain America | $2,236,871,251 |
| Black Panther | $2,188,142,628 |
| Doctor Strange | $1,628,568,160 |
| Ant-Man | $1,605,638,412 |
| Captain Marvel | $1,329,282,344 |
| The Wasp | $1,086,779,963 |
| Hulk | $510,605,538 |
With a remarkable $2,855,547,801 in earnings, Deadpool has set a new record, surpassing even more established MCU characters. Thor is the only hero now close to Deadpool’s numbers, while Iron Man and Captain America have fallen behind.
At the top of the list is Spider-Man, who remains Marvel’s most popular character overall. It’s unlikely that Deadpool will surpass Spider-Man, especially with Spider-Man’s numbers likely to grow in the future. Spider-Man is expected to maintain his leading position for the foreseeable future.
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