'Deadpool & Wolverine' Tops Box Office with $600M, 'Reagan' Earns $9.2M

Sep 1, 2024, 03:28 PM

The superhero film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' continues to dominate the box office, securing the top position during the Labor Day weekend with a $19.47 million gross over the four-day period. This marks the film's sixth weekend at number one, contributing to its domestic earnings surpassing $600 million, and a global total of $1.26 billion. In contrast, the biopic 'Reagan,' starring Dennis Quaid, exceeded expectations by earning $9.7 million over the same period, despite a generally sluggish box office weekend. Other films, such as 'Afraid,' 'Twisters,' and 'Blink Twice,' had modest openings, with 'Afraid' earning $4.4 million and 'Twisters' grossing $8.75 million over the four-day weekend. The overall domestic box office for the summer season is estimated at $3.66 billion, reflecting a 14% decrease compared to 2023. 'Reagan' secured the fourth position with a $9.2 million gross during the Labor Day weekend.