Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have just made Hollywood history as the first married couple in 34 years to claim the top two spots at the U.S. box office. This powerhouse duo has once again proven their star power, with Reynolds’ Marvel blockbuster “Deadpool & Wolverine” and Lively’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” dominating the weekend box office. It’s been an epic weekend for both films, with “Deadpool & Wolverine” raking in an impressive $54 million domestically, while “It Ends With Us” wasn’t far behind, pulling in a remarkable $50 million.
With “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “It Ends With Us,” this is the first time in the month of August that two films have grossed $50 million in the same weekend. https://t.co/zyc06PTYvl pic.twitter.com/BtVi9MKkn3
— Variety (@Variety) August 11, 2024
This achievement is reminiscent of the legendary box office success of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore back in 1990, when Willis’ “Die Hard 2” and Moore’s “Ghost” took the first and second spots. Lively and Reynolds have now joined this elite club, proving that their on-screen talents are just as strong as their off-screen chemistry.
What’s truly remarkable is how “It Ends With Us” has exceeded expectations, debuting with a stellar $50 million in ticket sales across the U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which shattered records last month with the biggest domestic opening ever for an R-rated film, continues to dominate, grossing $54.2 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to a staggering $494.3 million.
Fans and critics alike are hailing this moment as a modern-day “Barbenheimer,” a testament to the enduring appeal of Lively and Reynolds. Their films’ success is not just a win for them but also a celebration of their incredible journey together. Watching these two take the box office by storm is nothing short of exhilarating, and it’s clear that their star power is only growing stronger with time.
