Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Costs $556.8M, Earns Big

Disney disclosed that the production cost of its 2024 film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' reached $556.8 million, exceeding its original budget. This information comes from financial statements filed by Richmond Street Productions UK, a Disney subsidiary.

In West Africa, the film grossed over N700 million, marking it as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood releases in the region for 2024. Additional expenses of $23.1 million were incurred in the financial year ending October 31, 2025, contributing to the total production cost.

Disney received $110.7 million in tax credits from the United Kingdom, lowering its net expenditure to $446.1 million. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, faced production disruptions due to the Hollywood actors' and writers' strikes in 2023.

Despite the increased costs, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' earned approximately $1.34 billion at the global box office, with Disney's share estimated at $670 million. The film opened in Nigerian cinemas on July 26, 2024, generating N144.1 million in its first three days.