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The Hollywood blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine has achieved a major milestone in Nigeria, crossing the N700 million mark after spending over two months in cinemas.
This accomplishment makes it only the fifth movie to surpass N700 million in English-speaking West Africa. As of its latest report, the film grossed a total of N700,213,987, with more than 142,000 admissions, according to Nigerian box office data.
Deadpool & Wolverine joins an elite group of films that have reached this significant milestone in the Nigerian box office.
Leading the pack is A Tribe Called Judah by Funke Akindele, which has grossed N1.407 billion, followed by Wakanda Forever with N1.040 billion. In third place is the original Black Panther with N818.1 million, and in fourth place is Spider-Man: No Way Home at N750.2 million.
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, a figure that excluded preview screenings on Wednesday and Thursday.
The film was projected to earn around N130 million over its opening weekend, but it surpassed those expectations, ultimately grossing N144.1 million between July 26 and July 28, 2024.
