The highly anticipated sequel, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been smashing records since its debut a week ago.

Thanks to its exceptional performance at the box office, Deadpool & Wolverine has raked in a staggering $298.3 million domestically through Thursday, setting the stage for a weekend that is expected to add another $85 million to $95 million to its total. With a projected tally of $380 million to $390 million through Sunday, the film is well on its way to claiming the top spot among R-rated movies in North America.

Marvel Studios and Disney's Deadpool & Wolverine is facing minimal competition in its second week, easily maintaining its hold on the number one position at the box office. Other new releases, including M. Night Shyamalan's Trap and Harold and the Purple Crayon, are projected to have modest openings, creating a clear path for Deadpool & Wolverine's continued dominance.

As Friday arrives, Deadpool & Wolverine is set to surpass the domestic lifetime earnings of its predecessor, Deadpool 2, which garnered $318.5 million. Further solidifying its success, Deadpool & Wolverine is also set to cross the $300 million mark in North America.

Breaking records left and right, Deadpool & Wolverine is on track to surpass the entire lifetime earnings of both the original Deadpool and its sequel globally, in just two weeks. With its worldwide total projected to range from $785 million to $800 million by Sunday, the sequel will secure a spot in the top three highest-grossing R-rated films worldwide.

While Deadpool & Wolverine continues its ascent towards box office glory, it is worth noting that the number one spot is presently held by Todd Phillips' Joker, with earnings surpassing $1.064 billion. However, industry insiders speculate that Deadpool & Wolverine's phenomenal success could potentially place it in the coveted $1.2 billion range in due time.

The remarkable success of Deadpool & Wolverine has defied expectations, proving that an R-rated film can captivate audiences across all demographics. In terms of its opening, the film has reached the same heights as major franchises like Avengers and Star Wars.

With its record-breaking achievements already piling up, Deadpool & Wolverine has shattered expectations and surpassed notable films such as Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Jurassic World in their respective box office performances.

As the film continues to dominate ticket sales, it has now claimed the title of the biggest domestic opening since the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021. Within just seven days, Deadpool & Wolverine has ascended to become the third-highest-grossing film of 2024 in North America, surpassing blockbuster movies like Dune: Part 2.

Not only has Deadpool & Wolverine exceeded expectations, but it has also delivered incredible success for all three lead players: Reynolds, Jackman, and director Shawn Levy. With the film outperforming Jackman's standalone Wolverine movie Logan, which earned $619 million in 2017, there is no doubt that the trio's collaboration has been a resounding success.

As Deadpool & Wolverine continues to captivate audiences and break records, fans eagerly await the next milestones it will conquer on its path to cinematic glory.