Wakanda Forever” reaffirmed Disney and Marvel’s box office might with its blockbuster $181 million debut

book sequel generated another $150 million internationally, bringing its global tally to a staggering $331 million

sales fell short of its predecessor, 2018’s “Black Panther,” which became an instant cultural phenomenon

sequel’s initial turnout underscores the reality that Marvel is simply operating on another level,

point: “Wakanda Forever” has earned almost as much at the global box office in three

film, which has $352 million in the bank, features Dwayne Johnson, who is considered to be

the $250 million-budgeted “Wakanda Forever” provided beleaguered theater owners with a major — and needed — boost in

an “A” CinemaScore and an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, which bodes well for word-of-mouth

unpacks five takeways from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s” opening weekend:

Forever” didn’t match the debut of “Black Panther,” but the sequel still secured a