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The final advance booking numbers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day are in, and they reinforce the fact that the web-slinger remains the primary driver of the Indian box office for solo superhero releases. Although the film did not quite reach the monumental milestone established by Avengers: Endgame in 2019, its performance has been nothing short of exceptional. Starting with BookMyShow, the film has achieved a milestone by becoming the first Hollywood release to sell over 50,000 tickets in a single hour. This is a significant data point because it reflects the peak momentum just before the first show starts. Since the introduction of the real-time trending feature in August 2023, no other international film has shown this kind of hourly velocity. The total ticket sales on the platform have officially crossed the 2 million mark. To give you some context on the growth, the film had sold approximately 1.39 million tickets between June 17 and July 28. However, on July 29 alone, it added another 615,000 tickets, showing a massive late surge in interest. Top 10 Hollywood Pre-Sales on BookMyShow (Since Aug '23): 1. Spider Man Brand New Day - 2M 2. Deadpool And Wolverine - 505K 3. Avatar Fire And Ash - 474K 4. The Conjuring - 443K 5. TheOdyssey - 340K+ 6. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning - 248K 7. Godzilla x Kong - 193K 8. Mufasa The Lion King - 152K 9. Jurassic World - 124K 10.F1 - 113K (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When we look at the performance across the National Chains in India—which include PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—the numbers are very strong, though they do highlight where the current ceiling for solo releases sits. For the opening day of July 30, 2026, the three major chains combined have sold approximately 6 lakh tickets in advance. This has resulted in a gross collection of roughly 27.50 crore rupees from these chains alone. Looking at the individual breakdown, PVR led the charge with 3 lakh tickets sold, generating over 14 crore rupees. INOX followed with 1.95 lakh tickets and 8.35 crore rupees, while Cinepolis contributed 1.05 lakh tickets, adding another 5 crore rupees to the total. The average occupancy across more than 7,700 shows in these chains remains at a very healthy 37 percent, showing that while the demand is massive, there is still room for walk-in audiences to fill the remaining seats. It is interesting to compare these figures with the all-time records. Even with this massive push, the record held by Avengers: Endgame remains untouched. Back in 2019, Endgame sold a staggering 10.25 lakh tickets in national chains for its opening day. That film benefited from a unique cultural moment where the Indian government allowed 24x7 screenings for the first time to meet demand, and A.R. Rahman even composed a special Marvel Anthem for the Indian audience. While Spider-Man: Brand New Day has outperformed Spider-Man: No Way Home, which stood at 5.50 lakh tickets, and Avengers: Infinity War at 4.86 lakh tickets, the Endgame milestone is a different beast entirely. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The buzz is not restricted to India. Detailed data shared by Venky Box Office provides a clear picture of the film performance in North America. The domestic opening day pre-sales reached 67.8 million dollars. This was part of a larger 100 million dollar plus pre-sale figure for the entire opening weekend. In the domestic circuit, the AMC chain alone contributed 20.8 million dollars from 1.13 million tickets. Other chains brought in 18.9 million dollars, while Regal and Cinemark added 12.1 million and 11.7 million dollars respectively. Canada also showed strong support with 4.3 million dollars in pre-sales. In total, nearly 3.95 million tickets were sold across North America before the first screening began. Logically, the trend shows that while the solo Spider-Man brand is growing, the collective hype of an Avengers finale creates a level of urgency that is hard to replicate. However, ranking as the second-best Spider-Man opening and the fourth-best Hollywood opening in India is no small feat. The film is currently trending at the fifth spot for overall BookMyShow pre-sales since late 2023. With a 300 million dollar domestic opening weekend now being a realistic possibility in the US, the film is set to be one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.

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Mumbai, July 25 - Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday has made a thunderous start online, becoming the second most-viewed movie trailer of all time in its first 24 hours. The highly anticipated MCU event film amassed a staggering 503 million views across all platforms within a day of its launch, underscoring the immense global excitement surrounding the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the trailer fell short of the all-time record, it comfortably surpassed several previous benchmarks to secure the number 2 spot. The only movie trailer ahead of Avengers: Doomsday is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which rewrote history earlier this year by collecting an unprecedented 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours. Before these two Marvel giants, Deadpool & Wolverine held the record with 365 million views, followed by Spider-Man: No Way Home with 355.5 million views. Avengers: Endgame, which once dominated online conversations, now rounds out the top five with 289 million views. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Five Most Viewed Movie Trailers Of All Time In The First 24 Hours S. No. Movie Studio Release Year 24-Hour Views 1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Marvel Studios / Sony Pictures 2026 718.6 Million 2 Avengers: Doomsday Marvel Studios 2026 503 Million 3 Deadpool & Wolverine Marvel Studios 2024 365 Million 4 Spider-Man: No Way Home Marvel Studios / Sony Pictures 2021 355.5 Million 5 Avengers: Endgame Marvel Studios 2019 289 Million Avengers: Doomsday is one of Marvel Studios' most ambitious projects to date. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film features a massive ensemble cast that brings together the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Wakandans, and the X-Men. The cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, alongside Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Simu Liu, along with others. The film is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on December 18, 2026. Interestingly, if trailers from all forms of entertainment are taken into account, Rockstar Games' GTA VI Trailer sits between Avengers: Doomsday and Deadpool & Wolverine with an incredible 475 million views in its first 24 hours. Although it is a video game trailer rather than a film, its launch remains one of the biggest digital entertainment events ever. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Most Viewed Entertainment Trailers In The First 24 Hours (Including Video Games) S. No. Title Category Release Year 24-Hour Views 1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie 2026 718.6 Million 2 Avengers: Doomsday Movie 2026 503 Million 3 Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Video Game 2025 475 Million 4 Deadpool & Wolverine Movie 2024 365 Million 5 Spider-Man: No Way Home Movie 2021 355.5 Million

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Mumbai, July 21 - Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that another Deadpool movie is officially in development, giving fans their first concrete update since the record-breaking success of Deadpool & Wolverine. Speaking at Fanatics Fest, the actor revealed that there is "stuff coming" for the Merc with a Mouth, while teasing that the upcoming project will explore some of the character's lesser-known comic book storylines. Although Reynolds stopped short of revealing specific details, his comments have reignited excitement among Marvel fans who have been eagerly waiting to learn what's next for Wade Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor did not disclose a title, director, release window, or any story details, making it clear that the project is still in its early stages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One of the biggest questions surrounding the film is whether it will be a traditional Deadpool 4 or another ensemble adventure. Reynolds has previously expressed his belief that Deadpool works best when paired with other characters rather than leading every story alone, leading to speculation that the new project could feature the X-Men, X-Force, or other MCU heroes. There is also no confirmation yet on whether Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine after the phenomenal success of Deadpool & Wolverine. While fans continue to speculate about another reunion between the iconic duo, Marvel Studios has remained tight-lipped about casting and plans. For now, Reynolds' confirmation serves as the strongest indication yet that Deadpool's journey in the MCU is far from over, with more official announcements expected in the coming months.

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Mumbai, October 31 - Marvel Studios and Disney's mega-blockbuster superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine has set its streaming date in India. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the title roles. ## Deadpool and Wolverine will start streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar on November 12 in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages, 108 days after its theatrical release on July 26. It will also stream in the US on the same date on Disney Plus. ## The third instalment of the Deadpool franchise is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with a worldwide box office collection of $1.33 billion. It is also the second highest-grossing film of 2024, after Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2 ($1.69 billion).## In India, Deadpool 3 is the 7th highest-grossing Hollywood film ever with approximately $20 million (169 crores gross). It is by far the biggest Hollywood grosser of the year here and also the highest-grossing A-rated non-Indian title of all time. ## It is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). In the film, Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority plans to destroy his universe and works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop them.## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, October 21 - Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine continues to climb higher and higher at the box office and with its blockbuster run coming to an end, the movie made a final push to beat last year's mega-blockbuster Barbie domestically (North America).## Deadpool & Wolverine grossed a solid $680K in its 13th weekend to push its total cume to $636.3 million at the domestic box office, officially beating Barbie's full run of $636.2 million. With this, it has become the 12th highest-grossing movie ever in North America.## As said, the movie is in its last leg of the theatrical run and will finish as the 12th biggest grosser in the home market. It needs another $16 million to beat Inside Out 2 ($653 million) to become the 11th biggest grosser which is unlikely in its original run. ## Deadpool 3 has grossed $699.4 million at the overseas box office for a worldwide cume of $1.335 billion. In India, the movie has minted a huge $20 million as one of the highest-grossing foreign movies here. ## It is the highest-grossing R-rated movie and the 20th highest-grossing overall of all time at the worldwide box office, ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($1.332 billion) and behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 ($1.342 billion). ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 16 - Marvel Studios and Disney's superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine has officially become the highest-grossing R-rated (equivalent to A-rating in India) movie of all-time at the worldwide box office, beating Warner Bros. Pictures' Joker. ## Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the titular roles, Deadpool & Wolverine has earned $1.08+ billion globally so far, which takes it past Joker which had grossed $1.07 billion in its lifetime run. These two are the only R-rated movies to top $1 billion worldwide.## As reported earlier, Deadpool 3 is the first Disney-released Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie since Avengers: Endgame in 2019 to top $1 billion globally, and, it is also the first R-rated movie released by Disney. Overall, it is the first MCU title since Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) to reach the milestone.## Earlier, the third Deadpool instalment scored the biggest opening of 2024 at the domestic (North America and Worldwide box office with $211 million and $444 million, respectively. It didn't take much time for it to break into the $1 billion club, making it only the second movie of the year after Inside Out 2 to achieve the feat.## Come again? 👂 #DeadpoolAndWolverine is the #1 R-Rated movie of all time ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/kcgt62t8so— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 16, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 11 - Marvel Studios returns to the billion-dollar club after the superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine crossed this coveted box office mark on its third Sunday at the worldwide box office, becoming only the second movie of 2024 to achieve the feat.## The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-fronted blockbuster has grossed $1.03 billion (8645 crores) at the worldwide box office through the third weekend. In North America, the movie has minted $494.3 million (4150 crores) while the overseas collection is $535.2 million (4495 crores) over 52 markets.## Notably, Deadpool & Wolverine is only the second movie of 2024 after Inside Out 2 to top $1 billion globally. IO2 is currently the biggest grosser with $1.59 billion as the 10th highest-grossing movie of all time, behind The Lion King ($1.65 billion).## Deadpool 3 has broken into the top 50 movies ever and is currently the 48th highest-grossing title. In another amazing feat, it will soon top Joker ($1.07 billion) to become the highest-grossing R-rated title of all time. These two are the only R-rated movies to reach a billion dollar mark.## As said, the third Deadpool instalment is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) title since Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1.92 billion) in 2021 and the first Dinsey-backed MCU movie since 2019's Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion) to top $1 billion at the global box office.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 5 - Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-fronted superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine has surpassed $800 million at the worldwide box office, and with this, it has become the highest-grossing film in the Deadpool franchise, beating Deadpool 2. ## Directed by Shawn Levy, the 34th Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) tentpole has grossed $824 million (6905 crores) through the second weekend, surpassing the entire theatrical runs of 2016's Deadpool ($783 million) and 2018s Deadpool 2 ($786 million) as the top grosser in the franchise.## Domestically (North America), Deadpool 3 has grossed $395.6 million (3315 crores) in just 10 days. It has become the highest-grossing R-rated film in North America after beating The Passion Of The Christ which scored $371 million in 2004.## At the overseas box office, the third Deadpool instalment has minted $428.5 million (3590 crores) over 52 markets. China continued to lead the international chart for the movie with $45.2 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($42.4 million), Mexico ($32.8 million), Australia ($24.6 million), and Germany ($19 million). In India, the movie has grossed an excellent $16+ million in 10 days.## Deadpool 3 is the third highest-grossing R-rated film of all time at the worldwide box office, behind only Oppenheimer ($975 million), and Joker ($1.07 billion). By next week, it become the biggest adult-rated grosser ever by beating both the current top 2 blockbusters.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 4 - Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine is putting up a show as it has become the 15th Hollywood movie of all time to surpass 100 crores net collection at the Indian box office. The movie hit 100 crores net collection on its 9th day, becoming one of the fastest to reach the milestone.## The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-fronted superhero comedy witnessed a huge jump of around 75% on its second Saturday to score an estimated 7.50 crores net (9 crores gross) collection. This takes the film's total net collection to over 101.50 crores (127.50 crores gross/$15.2 million) in 9 days.## Deadpool & Wolverine is the second Hollywood movie of 2024 after Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and the 15h overall to top 100 crores net in India. It will cross The New Empire (112.50 crores net), along with Jurassic World (101 crores net), Thor: Love And Thunder (104.75 crores net), Fast & Furious 7 (108 crores net), Fast X (109.75 crores net), and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (110 crores net) by today or tomorrow to become the 9th biggest Hollywood net grosser in India.## Meanwhile, Deadpool 3 has crossed $800 million at the worldwide box office on its second Saturday (PST) and it will be topping $1 billion globally sometime during the second week to become only the second movie of 2024 and 55th of all-time to achieve the feat.## Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool 3 is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). It is also the first Deadpool instalment as well as the first R-rated title to feature in the MCU.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 31 - Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's Deadpool and Wolverine has stormed past $500 million at the worldwide box office in just 7 days since its international debut on July 24, making it the fastest movie of 2024 to reach the milestone.## The first R-rated MCU blockbuster has grossed $261+ million (2185 crores) at the domestic (North America) box office through Tuesday (5 days) while the overseas collection is $284.80 million (2380 crores), for $545.80+ million (4565+ crores) at the worldwide box office.## Deadpool & Wolverine is the 6th film of the year to top $500 million globally, and with its Tuesday collection, it has surpassed Kung Fu Panda 4's $545.80 million to become the 5th biggest grosser of the year. It has also beaten Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ($567.60 million) on Wednesday as the 4th biggest grosser of 2024.## China is the biggest international market for the movie with $30.5 million, followed by the UK with $27.70 million, and Mexico with $23.4 million through Tuesday. In India, the superhero comedy has grossed approximately 100 crores ($11.90 million) so far.## Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool 3 is projected to reach $900 million by the end of the second weekend and is expected to hit the $1 billion mark during the same week. It will become only the second film of the year to enter the billion-dollar club at the worldwide box office, after Inside Out 2. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 31 - Marvel Studios' superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine has crossed 100 crores gross collection at the Indian box office in a flat 5 days, becoming only the second Hollywood movie of the year to achieve the feat. ## The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-fronted blockbuster had an excellent first weekend with approximately 84 crores gross and held well during the weekdays so far to add another 17 crores gross to take the total collection to around 100 crores ($11.90 million) in 5 days. ## Deadpool & Wolverine is only the second Hollywood film of 2024 after Godzilla x Kong: The New Year to enter the 100 crores gross collection in India and is one of the fastest ever to do so. It is also the first A-rated Hollywood film of all time to hit the box office century in the country.## Worldwide, the third Deadpool movie has topped $500 million, including $260+ million in North America. The movie is heading for $1 billion and is expected to achieve this feat in the second week. It will be the second movie of 2024, after Inside Out 2 to top a billion milestone.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 31 - It was a record-breaking weekend for Marvel Studios' R-rated superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine which is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not long before, MCU scored the biggest disaster of its history in Brie Larson-fronted The Marvels with just $206 million worldwide. ## Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, had a monstrous opening weekend which saw it shattering many records at the domestic and worldwide box office. The third Deadpool instalment grossed mighty $211 million in North America in its 3-day opening weekend and $233 million overseas over the 5-day weekend for a massive $444 million worldwide cume.## Here are some of the major box office records created by Deadpool 3 - ## Biggest North America opening for Ryan Reynolds at $211 million, beating $132.4 million of Deadpool.## Biggest North America opening for Hugh Jackman, beating $102.7 million of 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand.## Biggest opening weekend in North America since Spider-Man: No Way Home's $260 million in December 2021.## Highest R-rated opening of all-time both North America and worldwide at $444 million (3720 crores), beating the previous record of 2016 Deadpool's $264 million (including $132.4 million in North America).## Biggest worldwide opening weekend since Spider-Man: No Way Home's $601 million## Biggest July month opening weekend of all-time in North America, surpassing The Lion King's $191.80 million.## Biggest opening weekend ever for an R-rated movie internationally, beating Joker's $147 million on a like-for-like basis.## The 34th consecutive MCU film to debut at No. 1 at the North American box office## Biggest opening weekend for an A-rated (equivalent to R-rating) Hollywood movie in India with 84 crores gross ($10 million).## Biggest opening weekend for an X-Men film in India## (few states via Deadline).## Stay tuned...