Black Panther: Wakanda Forever aims to break box office records

Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever aims to break box office records this weekend

Disney's latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' is on pace for a grand theatrical debut this weekend

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Box office analysts suggest it could surpass forecasts averaging $185 million in domestic ticket sales and top $200 million.

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It is a memorial to the late actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in the first film, and is a celebration of the diversity that can drive ticket sales.

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The world's largest movie theater operator, reported another quarterly loss this week as the expense of ticket and concession sales exceeded movie exhibitions and fares.

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Currently, “Multiverse of Madness” has a top start to the year, grossing $187 million during its domestic debut in May.

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"Wakanda Forever" has a chance to become not only the biggest opener in 2022 but also the biggest opener of the month of November so far.

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It's important for ticket buyers to pay tribute to Boseman, according to a Fandango survey of 1,000 people who bought tickets for "Wakanda Forever."

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The ticket seller reported that 96% of those film viewers hope the new film will find a special way to honor the late actor.

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