Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the most anticipated movies of 2022 and legions of Marvel fans are expected to flock to theaters on day one. Once again the behemoth franchise that made blockbuster superhero movies like Spider-Man: No Coming Home and Avengers: Endgame will take a new step.
The sequel to 2018 Black Panther The Ryan Coogler-directed film has a good early following released by NRG and is set to debut at $175 million. Others think it could be higher as the hype around the franchise builds up every day.
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How much did Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther earn in 2018?
The original film debuted at $202 million and earned $700.4 million at the domestic box office. Ultimately, it grossed $1.3 billion worldwide, making it one of Marvel’s highest-grossing films.
In a report of Deadline, wakanda forever is set to reach the second-highest MCU opening for 2022, after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuted at $187.4 million.
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Positive early detection tests of wakanda forever will also entice more fans to check out the movie. Due to Boseman’s untimely passing, the sequel promises to honor the actor’s legacy and efforts to bring the franchise to life. The first official trailer also hinted at a new successor to the title, sparking public curiosity. Pre-sale tickets would also be plentiful.
The pandemic era has put an end to people’s movie experience, and now that restrictions have eased, people are ready to show up to big pop culture events.
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Fans Predict Wakanda Forever’s Box Office Win
Due to the massive popularity and positive reviews of the trailer and screening reviews, fans are also expressing their anticipation for the upcoming movie as well as its commercial success. There’s no doubt that a big budget movie like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will most likely hit the $1 billion mark by the end of its run.
Check out what fans have to say about the film:
black panther wakanda forever will do better at the box office than the first one i say…..aim for the $1.5 billion mark
– fat sausage pussy (@vindickel) October 28, 2022
It’s crazy how no Marvel movie hit $1 billion at the box office this year, Dr Stange MoM got 955 million and Thor Love and Thunder got 750 million.
I have a feeling Black Panther Wakanda Forever will hit 1 billion. #MarvelStudios
— Maroune (@marounez_) September 5, 2022
Remember how Black Panther made $1 billion at the box office? Wakanda Forever is definitely going to come close to that, no doubt. I’m excited for today’s trailer
— Kaelan (@Kaelan25) July 23, 2022
My prediction for Black Panther II will make 1.5 billion at the box office, the only movie that will make more is Avatar 2
— Hermoso (@_LeKido_) October 31, 2022
Marvel Movies Still Pushing 1 Billy my fami n black panther 2 will hit 1 billion
— I’m Reese® (@The_Vaughn_) October 26, 2022
The second episode will see the people of Wakanda come to terms with the loss of their beloved King T’Challa as they fight and defend their nation against the threats of their enemies. In an interview with vanity loungeLupita Nyong’o said: “After a deep tragedy, it is important to find hope and our film explores this.”
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will arrive in theaters this November 11, 2022.
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