Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is still performing well at the box office despite its more than four weeks run in theaters. The holiday season gave the film a boost when families and friends flocked together to movie houses to celebrate Christmas. With Avatar: The Way of Water currently owning the box office, the Marvel film remains strong.
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After the passing of the original Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, in 2020, Marvel Studios eventually decided to carry on the actor’s legacy. It was a tumultuous process for the cast and crew, but with the support of fans, the plan finally came to fruition.
Black Panther 2 Crosses Another Box Office Milestone
The latest update on Wakanda Forever’s gross income reveals an estimated worldwide collection of $799.5M on Christmas Day and finally crossed the $800M mark on Monday. There has been a huge jump in numbers owing to the festive season, and it might collect more income as people make the most out of the remaining days of vacation.
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Unfortunately, Chinese theaters banned Black Panther 2 due to specific themes. Fans know that China makes up one of the largest audiences in the world, and a highly-anticipated movie blocked in the community can tremendously affect its profit. The original Black Panther movie was a significant success in China in 2018, earning over $100M and contributing a large chunk to its total worldwide gross of $1.3B.
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Seeing that the holidays will be over soon, and Black Panther 2 will eventually come to the end of its theatrical run, it looks like the movie will fall behind Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ $955M. Unless a miracle would take place, and a high boost in viewership occurs, Wakanda Forever may not gross as high as the first movie.
Remaining Holiday Week Brings Black Panther 2 More Chance To Profit
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Despite the movie’s seemingly impossible chance to hit the billion-dollar mark, Black Panther 2 is still considered a success for Marvel Studios. With an allocation of $250M, the general rule is to make two or three times its budget. As we rise from the COVID-19 pandemic era, theaters and studios are making up for the loss of the past two years. Moreover, the movie is a great contender for multiple Oscars categories.
While the competition is tight against James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water and the surge of COVID-19 in some places, there is still a chance for Black Panther 2 to churn more income as the festive New Year season approaches.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is still playing in theaters worldwide.
Source: Forbes