"Black Panther," brought in an estimated $201.8 million US for its three‑day debut in North America last weekend.
That's the fifth biggest opening of all time.
The opening for the film starring Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan did not just shatter expectations, it broke multiple box office records too.
Disney estimates that the film will bring in $235 million US domestically for the four day holiday weekend. The film brought in an opening of more than $360 million US around the world before revised estimates. Final global totals will be announced on today, according to the studio.
"Black Panther" also shattered the record for an opening in February, which belonged to "Deadpool," the R‑rated superhero film from 20th Century Fox that brought in $132 million US when it opened in 2016.
It is the second biggest opening for a Marvel Studios film, behind 2012's "The Avengers."
It out paced other huge hits like "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Captain America: Civil War" and "Iron Man 3."
It is the studio's 18th straight number one opening.
The film garnered an "A+" CinemaScore from audiences and a near perfect 97% score on review site Rotten Tomatoes, which makes it one of the best‑reviewed superhero movies of all time.
Source: CNN
