The early numbers for Black Panther are in, and fans seem pretty over-the-moon about the results.
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According to new estimates from Disney, the Marvel Studios film has a current three-day box office total of $192 million, making it the fifth-highest opening weekend in box office history. By the end of the four-day weekend, that number is expected to grow to $218 million, making its debut even more historic.
In the international market, Black Panther has already earned $169 million, putting its grand total thus far at $387 million.
It’s safe to say that the film is breaking records and resonating with audiences, something that fans have voiced plenty of excitement for online. And now that there are concrete numbers to Black Panther‘s success, that excitement has only grown. Here’s a round-up of some of those reactions to Black Panther‘s stellar opening weekend debut.
@AndreaMann
This makes me very, very happy. NOW can Hollywood start making and celebrating more diverse movies, please? https://t.co/9cT9AWPST3
— Andrea Mann (@AndreaMann) February 18, 2018
@humphreysholly
Proud to have contributed to the opening-weekend box office numbers for #BlackPanther
— Peach (@humphreysholly) February 18, 2018
Also, go see it. So. Good.
@LBoxGraveyard
Nice work on the box office, #blackpanther ! pic.twitter.com/Rk3ZaLr2AQ
— Longbox Graveyard (@LBoxGraveyard) February 18, 2018
@MunaManeee
WHEN WILL YOUR BOX OFFICE?! #BlackPanther https://t.co/oeCvuTPBnK
— Ocean’s 8 (@MunaManeee) February 18, 2018
@fredelicioso
Seeing #BlackPanther doing record-breaking numbers at the box office.
— Fred. (@fredelicioso) February 18, 2018
(Also, me, when Kendrick and SOBxRBE Paramedic comes on.) pic.twitter.com/hap8rO7M8O
@clement_regina
“Black Panther exploded at the Presidents Day box office, bounding to a record-shattering $192 million for the three-day weekend and a projected $218 million-plus for the four-day holiday.” ~ @THR
— Regina Clement (@clement_regina) February 18, 2018
WE TRIED TO TELL YA!#BlackPanther #BlackPantherSoLit #WakandaForever
@sashacpruss
Black Panther, a superhero movie with a predominately black cast has taken the box office by storm. https://t.co/1dsu9V0LOK
— Sasha Pruss (@sashacpruss) February 18, 2018
@godrinati
Black Panther @ the box office like: pic.twitter.com/4IUiab4P6X
— godric nahvol steaks (@godrinati) February 18, 2018
@Twoseas
Reading about how #BlackPanther is slaying at the box office! ? #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/lWo13uFYXm
— Chanda (@Twoseas) February 18, 2018
@MisterCoat
Something neat I just realised. Black Panther will probably be #1 for three straight weeks. The movie that could end up unseating Black Panther on its fourth weekend? A Wrinkle in Time. Coogler and DuVernay ruling the box-office.
— Stefan Ellison (@MisterCoat) February 18, 2018
