It’s been a long time since a Hollywood it couple dominated the box office together – 34 years, to be precise – but now Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have blown a record out of the water.
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much we lovenew movies– if they’re notbig box office hits, they won’t get as much attention. While movies likeLonglegshave surprised us, others likeBorderlandshave catastrophically tanked.
For those who like the numbers behind the movies, there’s some good news. Thanks to Hollywood juggernauts Reynolds and Lively, it’s the first time in 34 years that a couple has dominated the global box office simultaneously.
For context, the last time this happened was in 1990, when Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were starring in Die Hard 2 and Ghost at the same time.
“That’s quite an accomplishment,” one fanpostedin response to the news on X/Twitter.
A second agreed, “Historic moment created by wonderful couple,” with a third weighing in, “Even though Bruce and Demi are divorced they are still united as a family and that makes them such a power couple. Congrats to both of them and Ryan and Blake are the best.”
In terms of numbers,Deadpool & Wolverineis staying in the number one position. Globally, it’s made over $1 billion dollars… and it’s only been out for three weeks. It’s also the firstMCU movieto hit that milestone since the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Meanwhile, Lively’s adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novelIt Ends With Usreleased on August 9, and pulled in over $50 million across its opening weekend. The film was co-financed for $25 million.
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However, while Deadpool & Wolverine was more of a hit with critics and fans alike, It Ends With Us has opened to mixed reviews (though there’s a Reynolds Easter egg if you were paying attention toLively’s interviews).
Both Deadpool & Wolverine and It Ends With Us are in theaters now. Ahead of your double bill, check out everyDeadpool variantandWolverine variant, alongside thebest rom-comsof all time. You can also findnew movies streamingthis month.
Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
