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'Black Panther' joining billion-dollar club

Marvel's "Black Panther" Has Record Breaking Opening Weekend
By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
March 10, 2018

The Disney and Marvel Studios superhero film "Black Panther" has become a global sensation, with box office profits surpassing the $1 billion mark this weekend.

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The film achieved the milestone Saturday, on its 26th day of release, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Black Panther" will become the No. 2 superhero film of all time in box office profits, with "The Avengers" holding the box office crown for now, The Hollywood Reporter notes.

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"Black Panther" cost $200 million to make, according to IMDB.

The film has received positive reviews and has been lauded for its almost all-black cast and a story line that promotes cultural pride.

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