Black Panther 2 was one of the most anticipated movies of 2022, with fans wondering how the film’s stacked cast and director Ryan Coogler would handle the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman. The film went on to become one of the year’s biggest hits, breaking records for the highest box office total of a female-led superhero movie in the United States. However, did it meet the expectations of Marvel Studios?

Box Office and Revenue Of Black Panther 2

According to a new report from Deadline, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever earned $454 million domestically and $389 million internationally, amounting to a final worldwide gross of $859 million USD. Disney took home just over half of this, at $450 million. The film brought in an additional $155 million in home entertainment revenue and another $170 million from TV/streaming, making the total revenue $750 million. However, the production cost of the movie was $491 million, including print and advertising, video costs, residuals, interest, overhead, and participations. After accounting for all expenses, the estimated profit of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was $259 million.

Comparison With The Original Black Panther And Thor: Love and Thunder

While Black Panther 2 earned less than the original Black Panther movie, which grossed $1.382 billion in 2018, it fared much better than 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, which had a take-home profit of $103 million.

The Success of Black Panther 2

Despite earning less than the original Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was still a success for Disney and Marvel Studios, as it earned a profit of $259 million. The circumstances under which the movie was made and released were challenging, given the state of the theatrical business after the COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of a Chinese release for the film also affected its box office total. However, the movie was a worthy endeavor and was able to get into the black by quite a bit. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is now available to stream on Disney+.