Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ beats Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ to become highest-grossing R-rated film in box office history

Disney and Marvel’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, became the highest-grossing R-rated film with $1.085 billion in global ticket sales. The film, directed by Shawn Levy, surpassed the previous record set by ‘Joker’ in 2019, highlighting the appeal of R-rated superhero movies and setting a new benchmark in the genre.