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Marvel's 'Black Panther' debuts with massive, record-breaking open

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
'Black Panther' is breaking ground and smashing records.
Marvel's 'Black Panther' isn't waiting for the summer blockbusters; the king is already staking its claim as the movie of the year.

Entertainment Now's Aunyéa breaks down the superhero flick's massive open and a major honor for star Chadwick Boseman.
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Meisha Robinson and friends attend a screening of "Black Panther."Creative Content
Meisha Robinson and friends attend a screening of "Black Panther."Creative Content
Fans arrive for a screening of "Black Panther."Creative Content
Fans arrive for a screening of "Black Panther."Creative Content
Fans arrive for a screening of "Black Panther."Creative Content
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Shayna Waites, dressed in Wakanda-inspired attire, poses for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
Jasmine Gossett dressed in Wakanda-inspired attire poses for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
Crystal Bradford and Robert Adams Jr., dressed in Wakanda-inspired attire, pose for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
Nicole Moore dressed in Wakanda-inspired attire poses for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
The cast of “Black Panther” arrive at the South Africa premiere on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Johannesburg.AP
Khalel Robinson, left, poses with his father Jossan Robinson before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
Simone Wiliams, left, and Chanel Jaali, dressed in Wakanda-inspired attire, pose for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
The Lawton family poses for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP
Allyson Little and Melissa Williams-Valrie, dressed in Wakanda-inspired attire, pose for a portrait before seeing Black Panther in Silver Spring, Md., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.AP


Editor's note: The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Marvel Studios and this station.
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