After much hype and a killer marketing campaign to get fans excited, the Deadpool solo vehicle is finally here. The good news for moviegoers is that director Tim Miller has delivered a product that lives up to the promise (read our review), with the film even earning a Certified Fresh ranking from review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. Subverting the superhero genre, many are impressed with Deadpool‘s sense of humor and fun.
The critical response all but guarantees that the movie will become a box office hit for 20th Century Fox, with some projections suggesting it could set a new opening weekend record for the month of February. As the studio waits for the domestic numbers to come in, they’re sure to enjoy the news that Deadpool is already a hit overseas, outperforming the last installment of the X-Men franchise to boot.
THR is reporting that Deadpool earned $12 million from seven international markets during its debut on Wednesday, February 10. It made the most money in England, pulling $3.4 million in U.K. theaters. That is the fifth-highest opening day for a Marvel title in the country, even though it sports a restrictive 15 rating. Deadpool also scored the second-highest IMAX opening in the territory, behind only the James Bond film Spectre.
