'Deadpool and Wolverine' Opening Day Box Office Expectations In India

Mumbai, July 25 - It hasn't been a great year for Hollywood movies at the Indian box office with only Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire managing to hit 100 crores net collection in the first 6 months so far. However, things are expected to change in the second half of the year, starting with Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine.

The third Deadpool movie, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is scheduled to hit the big screen on July 26. The anticipation for the movie among Indian audiences is as high as some of the biggest Marvel movies in the past and the pre-sales response indicates the same.



The Shawn Levy's A-rated directorial, which is reportedly releasing on over 3000 screens across the country, has scored one of the biggest pre-sales of the year in India and one of the biggest for a Marvel title in recent times.

As of 9 PM on July 25, Deadpool 3 sold approximately 360K tickets worth 10+ crores gross collection (12.60+ crores gross with block seats) for the opening day in all versions. This sort of advance could have easily ensured a 30+ crores gross opening, but an 'A' rating of the movie may prove to be a hurdle.

Marvel has an incredible fan following in India and the performances of its films in the past prove the same. Deadpool 3, despite age restrictions, is still expected to take 25+ crores gross (21+ crores net) opening in all versions. Last year, Ranbir Kapoor-fronted Animal took an earth-shattering start in India despite an A-rating with excellent advance and spot booking.

If Deadpool 3 follows the same trend as Animal in the Spot booking (walk-ups), then the opening can be 30+ crores gross and beyond. The positive reviews, which have already started hitting online, will help the spot booking in some capacity and if the content clicks, then the sky is the limit for this Marvel tentpole.

Stay tuned...