The "Deadpool" movie broke records during its overseas open.
Deadline reported that the "Deadpool" movie is setting records and is even besting Fox's "X-Men: Days of Future Past." The film was able to get a total of $12 million through Wednesday in seven markets.
Earlier this week, was estimated that the Merc with a Mouth will garner about $50 million to $60 million for its international weekend debut. However, at the rate that it's going now, it seems that $80 million is possible.
The "Deadpool" movie got $3.4 million on its opening day in the U.K. last Wednesday. It went to No. 1 in the market and is considered the biggest Fox opening day ever for a 15-rated film.
It grossed $1.8 million on Wednesday in France and $2.1 million on Thursday in Australia. The movie also did well in Asia in places such as: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines.
With the success of the "Deadpool" movie globally, it's no wonder that its sequel has finally been given a go signal by Fox according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The publication noted that Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are writing a script for a sequel to the anti-hero's story. It was revealed that Tim Miller may continue to direct the follow-up film since the studio wants to keep the creative team together.
It was previously reported that the "Deadpool" movie has two post-credit scenes. The first post-credits scene for the "Deadpool" movie is a parody of the classic post-credits scene from "Ferris Bueller."
The second "Deadpool" movie post-credits scene the anti-hero revealed more information about a sequel and a new addition to the universe. It was also teased that Cable will make his appearance in "Deadpool 2."
Furthermore, Cable's debut in the sequel might pave the way for an "X-Force" movie. "Deadpool" actor, Ryan Reynolds, has admitted that he wants to create a film about the "X-Men" offshoot.