Hot off from the sequel being confirmed yesterday by Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, Black Panther has now officially joined the billion-dollar club.

In just 26 days, the record-breaking superhero film has now reached the coveted 1 billion mark in the worldwide box-office. Black Panther joins 6 other comic-book movies that have also grossed over the 1 billion; The Dark Knight, Captain America: Civil War, The Dark Knight Rises, Iron Man 3, Avengers: Age of Ultron and The Avengers. It also seems like it will end up outgrossing at least half that list when final earnings are in.

The global phenomenon marks an important development in representation in film, especially in superhero movies. With over $521 million domestically and over $500 mil internationally, this film will surely be making it in a lot of top ten box office lists. It only recently opened in China, so there’s still plenty of money to be made.

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Source: Variety

Black Panther is in theaters everywhere.

Black Panther – After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king— and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.