Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have recently achieved a remarkable milestone, breaking a 34-year-old box office record together.
The couple, long adored by fans, found themselves in the spotlight with the release of two highly anticipated films: Reynolds’ “Deadpool & Wolverine“ and Lively’s “It Ends With Us.” Despite being pitted against each other in theaters, both movies have enjoyed immense success, attracting large audiences and leading to a friendly rivalry for the coveted number one spot at the box office.
While industry analysts and fans have closely followed the box office competition, the simultaneous release of their films led to an unexpected record-breaking moment. Both movies debuted at the top of the domestic box office, marking the first time in nearly 35 years that a married couple has achieved such a feat. This accomplishment harks back to 1990 when Bruce Willis and Demi Moore experienced a similar success with “Die Hard 2” and “Ghost.”
The Reign of the New Box Office Power Couple
This achievement cements Reynolds and Lively as Hollywood’s new box office royalty. As moviegoers flocked to theaters to catch their films, the couple demonstrated the power of love and talent on the big screen. According to Deadline, the combined success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “It Ends With Us” has created an exciting narrative in pop culture. An anonymous rival executive confirmed this record-breaking occurrence, noting it as the first of its kind since the days of Willis and Moore.
Although critics have had mixed reviews about both films—Chris Evangelista described “Deadpool & Wolverine” as a “disappointing cameo fest,” while BJ Colangelo highlighted some flaws in “It Ends With Us”—the real story lies in the heartwarming success shared by Reynolds and Lively. Their ability to achieve this box office record brings a new level of excitement and charm to their journey as a couple in Hollywood.
Both “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “It Ends With Us” are currently playing in theaters, inviting audiences to experience the films that contributed to this historic box office milestone.
