It was a wild weekend at the box office, as Deadpool, the R-rated superhero film, shattered expectations and left the competition in the dust. Deadpool, starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular character, brought in a whopping $135 million, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film opening of all time. This is a huge win for 20th Century Fox, who took a risk with the film’s R-rating and dark humor.

The Crow Gets Left Behind

The Crow, a reboot of the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, was expected to be a contender this weekend. However, it ended up in fifth place, with a disappointing $10 million. This is a major blow for Relativity Studios, who filed for bankruptcy last year and was hoping for a big hit to get back on their feet.

Other Box Office Performances

Other films had mixed results this weekend. Kung Fu Panda 3, the third installment in the popular animated series, brought in $19.6 million, bringing its total to $121.8 million. Risen, a faith-based drama, opened to $11.8 million, which is a decent start for the film. How to Be Single, a romantic comedy starring Rebel Wilson and Dakota Johnson, opened to $18.8 million, which is a solid start for the film.

What’s Next?

Next weekend, Deadpool will face some competition from new releases. Gods of Egypt, a fantasy adventure film, and Eddie the Eagle, a biographical sports drama, are set to open. However, it’s unlikely that either film will be able to dethrone Deadpool from the top spot. Deadpool has received positive reviews and has a strong fan base, which will likely keep it at the top of the box office for at least another week.

Conclusion

It’s clear that Deadpool is the winner of the weekend, and it’s likely to stay at the top for a while. With its R-rating and dark humor, it’s a breath of fresh air in the superhero genre. Make sure to check it out this weekend, and let us know what you think in the comments below!