By Jasmine Washington
Black Panther has been breaking records ever since it was announced that Ryan Coogler, who currently reigns as the youngest and the first Black Marvel director, would be leading the film. Since then, T’Challa and crew have broken down a slew of other barriers including Fandango’s presale ticket record.
Most recently, Black Panther became the top-grossing superhero film of all time in North America. Bringing in an estimated $624 million, Black Panther beat out the 2012 record established by The Avengers, who brought in $623 million.
Once news of Black Panther’s new feat went viral, fans took to Twitter instantly celebrating another huge victory for the film.
Use a gif to describe your reaction to #BlackPanther being the highest grossing super hero movie of all time
Me: pic.twitter.com/jTpx9mVWj5
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) March 25, 2018
When you hear @theblackpanther is the top grossing super hero film of all time in the US. ♂️♂️♂️ #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/yLeR8LTFsq
— Marc Alain Boucicault (@marcalainb) March 25, 2018
“IS THIS YOUR BOX OFFICE RECORD?!!” #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/YQy52xSrJd
— Jolly Ol’ Saint Vick ☃️ (@ASAPVick_) March 24, 2018
At this point it’s probably easier to ask what record #BlackPanther hasn’t broken… #WakandaForever https://t.co/8Emxt6JHBY
— Amon Warmann (@awarmann) March 24, 2018
$1.2 Billion at the box office. #BlackPanther is officially the highest grossing superhero film of all time pic.twitter.com/xtrnfYIN5H
— The Honorable Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) March 24, 2018
While Black Panther continues to dominate in the box office, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the king of Wakanda will be headed back to theaters in Avengers: Infinity War, which is slated to hit theaters in May.