It’s on track to be the biggest February movie release ever.
And Black Panther might actually enjoy the biggest opening weekend of all time for any superhero film, according to THR.
The critically acclaimed Marvel comic book film is on track to take in a record-shattering $205 million to $210 million over the long Presidents Day weekend.
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![Powerful: Black Panther [starring Chadwick Boseman, 41, pictured above] might actually enjoy the biggest opening weekend of all time for any superhero film, according to THR](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/02/17/21/494DE9C800000578-0-image-a-2_1518901279625.jpg)
Powerful: Black Panther [starring Chadwick Boseman, 41, pictured above] might actually enjoy the biggest opening weekend of all time for any superhero film, according to THR
The action film stars Chadwick Boseman, 41, as T’Challa, who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king.
The film costars Michael B. Jordan (Creed), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years A Slave) and Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out).
![The film costars Michael B. Jordan (Creed) [pictured], Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years A Slave) and Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/02/17/21/494DE96000000578-0-image-m-4_1518901312141.jpg)
The film costars Michael B. Jordan (Creed) [pictured], Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years A Slave) and Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out)
Statement: According to THR, the Marvel comic book film is ‘pacing to take in a record-shattering $205 million-$210 million over the long Presidents Day weekend’
The film has certainly won over Hollywood, with celebrities buying up big numbers of tickets, with actress Octavia Spencer and tennis legend Serena Williams among those giving tickets to disadvantaged communities.
Rapper T.I., 37, who costarred alongside Paul Rudd in the Marvel film Ant-Man, partnered with Walmart for a free Black Panther screening for children in Atlanta.
Spencer, 45, also bought tickets for underprivileged kids, posting on Instagram: ‘As promised I have purchased screenings of Black Panther this weekend. If you know of families low on funds, please spread the word!’
Surprise! On Thursday night, Serena Williams surprised the kids of Black Girls Code with a private screening of the film – which the Grand Slam champion attended
On Thursday night, Serena Williams surprised the kids of Black Girls Code with a private screening of the film – which the Grand Slam champion attended.
The Wimbledon winner shared a snap to Instagram of herself with the members of the group which has the stated goal of increasing the number of women of color in the digital technology space.
The mother-of-one captioned the post: ‘Last night we surprised a group of girls from @blackgirlscode to watch black panther with me in a private screening. We loved the movie and had a awesome time!’
Giving back: ‘Last night we surprised a group of girls from @blackgirlscode to watch black panther with me in a private screening. We loved the movie and had a awesome time!’