Well we all knew that from the first momentthe movie started, but it’s officially turned into a box office predator that Marvel and Disney could never have predicted.
After storming into cinemas across the US and Europe in February the film has repeatedly smashed through expectations and records.
So far it’s earned earned over $1 billion (£916 million) in takings worldwide and became the biggest movie to open in February ever, amongst other things, but now it’s starting to really make waves – see what we did there? – at the top as it has officially surpassed Titanic’s US record.
That’s right, Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster has gone and trumped James Cameron’s period piece to settle in as the third-highest grossing movie of all-time in the United States.
The heartbreaking tale of Jack and Rose’s doomed romance finished it’s domestic run at $659.3 million (£468 million) while yesterday’s estimations from show that T’Challa and co. raked in an additional $2.3 million (£1.4 million), boosting its domestic total to right around $661 million (£469.2 million).
It means that Black Panther now looks as though it will finish its domestic run behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($936.6 million or £664.86 million) and Avatar ($760.5 million or £539.8 million), which is no mean feat.
Just last week, the movie passed Jurassic World and Frozen stateside and globally, respectively.
Ryan has been keeping a close eye on his creation and previously took to Twitter via the Marvel Studios account to share his heartfelt thanks with fans all across the world.
He said: ‘I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but I will try. Filmmaking is a team sport. And our team was made up amazing people from all over the world who believed in this story. Deep down we all hoped that people would come see a film about a fictional country on the continent of Africa, made up of a cast of African descent.
‘Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong. It still humbles me to think that people care enough to spend their money and time watching our film — but to see people of all backgrounds wearing clothing that celebrates their heritage, taking pictures next to our posters with their friends and family, and sometimes dancing in the lobbies of theaters — often moved me and my wife to tears.
Source: Metro
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