‘Deadpool’ becomes highest grossing R-rated movie of all time
Marvel’s antihero hit “Deadpool” has scored a new victory, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie all time.
"Deadpool" continues to break records.
The Ryan Reynolds-led comic book adaptation has garnered $745 million worldwide since its mid-February release, according to website Box Office Mojo.
The figures mean the flick has edged out the $742 million raked in by 2003’s “The Matrix Reloaded,” which held the R-rated record for over a decade, Entertainment Weekly reported.
Domestically, the film sits at the third spot for a restricted rated movie taking in $349.9 million while "The Passion of the Christ" holds on to first place with $370.8 million. In the second spot is "American Sniper" at $350.1 million — which the superhero flick will likely pass if it continues its climb in numbers.
The success is remarkable as the film was not releasedin China. Not surprisingly, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wenick recently told the Hollywood Reporter they expect to go into production with a sequel for the blockbuster.
The 20th Century Fox thriller has shattered records and exceeded expectations since it debuted during President’s Day weekend to rave reviews and drew$135 million in its first three days.
Its opening weekend had already surpassed “The Matrix Reloaded,” making it the best R-rated debut weekend of all time, according to Forbes.
The Ryan Reynolds-led flick has become the highest R-rated movie of all time.
The film from the Wachowski siblings earned $91.8 million in May of 2003.
“Deadpool” also earned the biggest February opening in box office history.
The news comes as “Batman V. Superman” has scoredalmost $500 million worldwide since its PG-13 release, despite being panned by critics.