‘Deadpool 2’ Continues Superhero Momentum at Worldwide Box Office | THR News

In 2018, superhero movies dominated the global box office, with Deadpool 2, Avengers: Infinity War, and Black Panther leading the charge. These films accounted for a significant portion of both domestic and international revenue. The success is attributed to the underperformance of other event films and the unexpected popularity of Marvel's releases. Deadpool 2, despite not surpassing its predecessor domestically, achieved a record-breaking international debut for an R-rated film. The transcript concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the superhero genre's dominance.

Which movie opened to $301 million globally over its opening weekend in 2018?

• Black Panther

• Pacific Rim Uprising

• Deadpool 2

• Avengers: Infinity War

What percentage of 2018 domestic box office revenue was accounted for by superhero films?

• 14%

• 31%

• 15%

• 57%

Which film earned $1.343 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the third biggest domestic showing of all time?

• Avatar

• Star Wars: The Force Awakens

• Black Panther

• Deadpool 2

What was the domestic opening revenue for Avengers: Infinity War?

• $176 million

• $132.4 million

• $125 million

• $257.7 million

Which film achieved the biggest international launch in history for an R-rated film?

• Deadpool 2

• Deadpool

• Avengers: Infinity War

• Black Panther