This image released by 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios shows Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan, left, and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson in a scene from “Deadpool & Wolverine.” (20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios via AP) LOS ANGELES – “Deadpool & Wolverine” has become the second R-rated film to top $1 billion at the global box office – and it’s on its way to becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. The third film featuring Marvel’s superhero character played by Ryan Reynolds, which co-stars stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, has tallied $1.
029 billion. It is the second Disney film to top $1 billion at the global box office this year. Pixar’s “ Inside Out 2 ” has generated more than $1.
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In North America , “Deadpool & Wolverine” continues to rack up impressive numbers at the box office, grossing a hefty $54.1 million in its third weekend to lead all films in the United States and Canada, according to industry estimates released Sunday. “This film set the blueprint for how to create the perfect box office beast, from a novel marketing strategy that included a viral popcorn bucket to a perfect release date, Ryan Reynolds’ tireless promotion of the film and, most importantly, a great movie that was embraced by critics and fans alike, led up to this .