The Hollywood blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine has achieved a major milestone in Nigeria, surpassing the N700 million mark at the box office after spending over two months in cinemas. This accomplishment places it among the top-grossing films in the region.
As of its latest report, the film grossed a total of N700,213,987, with over 142,000 admissions, according to Nigerian box office data. Leading the pack is A Tribe Called Judah by Funke Akindele, followed by Wakanda Forever and the original Black Panther. Spider-Man: No Way Home also made the list.
Since its premiere on July 26, 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine has enjoyed a successful run in Nigerian cinemas. On its first day, it brought in N41.6 million in ticket sales, excluding preview screenings. The film was projected to earn around N130 million over its opening weekend but surpassed those expectations, ultimately grossing N144.1 million.
With a production budget of $200 million and an additional $100 million for marketing, Deadpool & Wolverine has been compared to some of the highest-grossing entries in Marvel’s Multiverse Saga. Its success in Nigeria reflects the growing demand for superhero films in the region and highlights the continued influence of Marvel’s franchises on global box office performance.
According to Nairametrics, Deadpool & Wolverine earned N299 million locally just a week after hitting N165 million in revenue. The film’s strong performance was driven by its massive opening weekend, during which it grossed N144.1 million, setting a new benchmark for future releases in the Nigerian market.
Despite earlier projections estimating a N115 million opening weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine exceeded expectations, earning a total of N93.2 million by the end of its first Saturday. This success has cemented its place as one of the top-grossing films in Nigeria and has established it as a major player in the region’s cinema landscape.
As it continues its run in theaters, Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to further increase its box office earnings, showing the demand of the Nigerian market for Hollywood films.
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