Deadpool & Wolverine Smash R-Rated Pre-Sales Record at AMC

Deadpool & Wolverine has set a new pre-sales record for R-rated movies at AMC Theaters. With tickets on sale for only two days, the highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman has already sold around 200,000 seats, translating to an estimated $8 million-$9 million in sales. This pushes it past other successful R-rated films like Joker, Oppenheimer, Deadpool 2, and the original Deadpool. Fandango also confirmed that the movie broke its first-day ticket sales record for 2024 and achieved the best pre-sale numbers for the Deadpool franchise overall.

Several factors contribute to the high pre-sale numbers for Deadpool & Wolverine. First, the film marks the return of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool nearly six years after Deadpool 2, alongside Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine. Additionally, the movie is significant as it introduces these beloved characters into the MCU, generating massive anticipation. Lastly, the third outing for Reynolds' Merc with a Mouth comes with an R-rating, ensuring fans that the character’s edgy humor and violent nature remain intact.

For those unfamiliar with the history, Deadpool (portrayed by Ryan Reynolds) made his first solo entry in 2016, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his irreverent humor and meta-commentary. The sequel, Deadpool 2, continued to build on the success with more X-Men cameos and bombastic action sequences. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, meanwhile, has been a cornerstone of the X-Men film series since its inception with X-Men in 2000, and his return is highly anticipated by fans. The upcoming movie's combination of these iconic characters promises an explosive addition to the MCU lineup.