Black Panther Breaks Box Office Records, Shatters Expectations

Black Panther  Breaks Box Office Records, Shatters Expectations

Marvel Studios knew that they had another hit on their hands with the latest film, Black Panther. Even before its release, analysts were destroying expectations, saying the film would hit around $180 million dollars, far above what it was estimated to receive long before its release.

However, as the weekend came and Sunday rolled around, the initial estimates rolled in at $192 million dollars, putting it solidly at the number 5 all time biggest domestic box office weekend in history. 

But it didn't stop there.

These initial estimates didn't take into account Sunday, instead crunching numbers and pulling a final total that estimated what the film would make on Sunday. However, after having one of the biggest Sundays in opening weekend box office history, Black Panther climbed up to $201.5 million dollars, putting it as the fifth film in cinematic history to reach that 200 million dollar mark. 

To put this into comparison, the other four films were The Avengers, Jurassic World, The Force Awakens, and The Last Jedi, all going on to make over a billion dollars at the box office.

For another comparison, Warner Bro's Justice League, having its full1 13 week run, will make less than Black Panther will over its 4 day holiday weekend.

Black Panther is in theaters now.