'Black Panther' becomes SA's highest grossing film

'Black Panther' becomes SA's highest grossing film

Marvel's 'Black Panther' continues to break records.

Black Panther movie poster - cropped
Official Marvel movie poster

'Black Panther' is officially the highest grossing film of all-time in South Africa.

The Marvel blockbuster has earned more than R77,6-million at the local box-office. The film is also the top earner in East and West Africa, where it has earned over Kes 102,4-million and N642,5-million respectively. 

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'Black Panther', which was realised on February 16, has earned more than $1,2-billion worldwide. The film just can't seem to stop breaking records. 

It is now the most-tweeted-about movie of all-time, with over 35-million tweets. 

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', which previously held the title, dropped to number two, with 'The Last Jedi' in third place.

Wakanda forever! 

In case you didn't see the movie yet, check out the trailer below:

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