In Nigeria, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever reportedly broke the country’s box-office record by becoming the first film to reach the US$2 million mark since its release in November 2022.
The leading distributor of blockbuster films in Nigeria, FilmOne and The Walt Disney Company Africa recently announced this in a statement.
Speaking on the milestone, Moses Babatope and Kene Okwuosa, co-founders of FilmOne, said, “We are ecstatic about the incredible response that Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has received at the box office. The follow-up to Ryan Coogler’s 2018 hit Black Panther has proved a draw for cinemagoers, captivating audiences across Nigeria, and we are honoured to have played a role in its success. The record-breaking performance of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is proof that the cinema industry in West Africa is not only alive and well but thriving.”
In November, the filmmakers and cast of the movie flocked to Lagos to celebrate the film’s release, making history as the first official African Marvel Studios premiere in Nigeria.
The premiere in Nigeria hosted Director Ryan Coogler, Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, and local musicians featured in the film.
Also commenting, Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa, said the movie’s success is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“We can’t wait to bring even more exciting and memorable films to audiences in West Africa and worldwide,” she added.
