Deadpool Is Now the Second Highest-Grossing MCU Superhero, But He Is Not Beating #1!

As a long-time Marvel fan who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless superheroes, I must say that the success of Deadpool & Wolverine has left me utterly astounded. The way this movie has smashed box office records, both globally and within the MCU, is nothing short of remarkable.


Many moviegoers have eagerly awaited the release of the film starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, affectionately known as Deadpool & Wolverine. This highly anticipated production has been dominating theaters this year, breaking numerous box office records and ranking among the most lucrative films of 2022. Having surpassed the $1 billion mark in ticket sales, it now holds the title of the second highest-grossing film of the year, with Inside Out 2 leading the pack.

Although the movie is performing exceptionally well on a global yearly basis, it’s also shattering records within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The figures clearly support this, and it’s undeniably fantastic news for the Deadpool film franchise as well as fans of the series. At the moment, the movie ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing MCU films. However, Deadpool himself has also smashed several notable records within this universe.

Specifically speaking, having outperformed Thor at the box office, Deadpool now stands as the second highest-earning Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero. There’s only one MCU hero who has earned more, and for your curiosity’s sake, keep reading our report to find out who that is!

At the moment of this writing, the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” has amassed an astounding total of $1,287,042,689 at worldwide box offices. Out of this sum, a substantial $613,842,689 was earned domestically, while the remaining $673,200,000 came from international screenings. Currently, it ranks as the second highest-grossing movie of 2024, trailing only “Inside Out 2.” Despite its best efforts, it won’t surpass “Inside Out 2” in earnings. In terms of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it currently holds the seventh spot, overtaking both “Captain America: Civil War” and even “Iron Man 3,” as per our most recent update.

To be clear, it’s the characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that truly captivate us, not the movies themselves. If we focus specifically on the main superheroes and their individual films – naturally, the solo ones – we can compile a list of the MCU heroes with the highest box office earnings. And here’s an interesting fact: Deadpool has just overtaken Thor to secure the second spot on this list! Here’s a breakdown for you:

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

Boasting an astounding sum of approximately $2.86 billion, Deadpool has shattered yet another significant record within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), outpacing characters with far greater MCU tenure. Thor remains the sole contender close to Deadpool’s earnings, while Iron Man and Captain America have trailed behind.

To begin with, it’s clear that Spider-Man holds the top spot. This character is Marvel’s most beloved overall, and it seems unlikely that Deadpool could surpass him. After this film, it’s doubtful that Deadpool will overtake Spider-Man, but we anticipate that Spider-Man’s popularity will continue to grow, keeping him in the number one position for the foreseeable future.

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2024-09-10 14:44