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MCU Box Office Battle: Panther Roars Louder Than Strange
15 Nov
Summary
- Black Panther franchise earned over $2.2 billion worldwide.
- Doctor Strange franchise grossed $1.63 billion globally.
- Black Panther's first film earned $1.35 billion.
In a showdown of MCU titans, the Black Panther franchise has surpassed Doctor Strange in worldwide box office earnings. The Wakandan superhero's two films have collectively grossed over $2.209 billion. This impressive total is significantly boosted by the first Black Panther movie, which roared to $1.35 billion globally in 2018, a record for an MCU film at the time. The sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, released in 2022, added $859.2 million to the franchise's coffers.
Meanwhile, the Doctor Strange franchise, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, has garnered $1.63 billion from its two cinematic outings. The original Doctor Strange film in 2016 earned $677.8 million, followed by Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022, which achieved a higher $955.8 million. Despite Doctor Strange's stronger performance with its latest installment, Black Panther maintains a substantial lead of approximately $575.6 million in overall franchise earnings.
Both franchises are reportedly set for a third installment, indicating that the box office battle is far from over. Future films could see Doctor Strange close the gap or even take the lead, continuing the ongoing competition between these fan-favorite MCU properties.
