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Deadpool & Wolverine holds the record for the highest-grossing R-rated movie, excluding inflation adjustments.

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The film added $97 million in its opening weekend, reaching a total of $395.6 million in the U.S.

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It had surpassed *The Passion of the Christ* (2004), which previously held the record with $370 million domestically.

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The film had grossed over $824 million worldwide.

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It had surpassed the box office earnings of the first two *Deadpool* movies, which were $782.6 million and $734.5 million respectively.

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The movie is known for its many special cameos, attracting significant viewer interest.

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The proliferation of spoilers online increased the urgency for fans to quickly watch the film.

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Jackman's return as Wolverine, after retiring the role in 2017, generated considerable excitement.

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The film was directed by Shawn Levy, with the screenplay co-written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Bernice, and Zeb Wells.

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The film was produced by Kevin Feige, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, and Lauren Shuler Donner.