It should be noted that the official quota for foreign films allowed into Chinese theaters has remained unchanged at 34 since 2012, but since the Chinese Communist Party's centennial in 2021, there has been a focus on domestically produced films and an emphasis on messages approved by the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

Prior to this, major releases ranging from No Time to Die to Spider-Man: No Way Home were prevented from being distributed in China, seemingly for different reasons. Despite making a profit at the box office, the style. When it comes to Disney properties, however, Quantumania and Wakanda Forever both follow James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water, which secured a release earlier on and was predicted to revitalize the Chinese market following strict coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. Batman Forever was Kilmer's only appearance as Batman but Schumacher went on to create a sequel, the much-maligned Batman & Robin. The Ant-Man and the Wasp sequel film is only the second, following the sudden release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to be released in Chinese theaters following what was a virtual and unofficial ban on Hollywood blockbusters launched in 2021. In fact, at the same time, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a great conclusion to Phase Four as it is now entering a new phase in the MCU, and the sequel “set up a promising future for the Wakanda-adjacent characters” in its entirety.īlack Panther: Wakanda Forever is arriving in theaters on November 11.RELATED: Ant-Man 3 BTS Image Shows Off an Unfinished (But Still Creepy) MODOK Marvel Studios Returns to China

However, with Black Panther 2 just being released, there is a huge chance the sequel will close the gap and perhaps even surpass its predecessor.Īs what our spoiler-free review, Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Worth Watching? stated, the sequel is something that “would not have come together from an incompetent storyteller” as praise not only for making an overall fantastic sequel and paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but also to director Ryan Coogler’s capabilities as a filmmaker.

In comparison, the first two days’ results for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, according to Deadline, is 143% ahead of Black Adam, 26% above The Batman, and 16% below the original Black Panther. Black Panther did, however, go off to become the most successful first standalone MCU film with $202M on its opening weekend, with a $1.3 Billion total worldwide. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever grossed $30.8M in 43 markets at the International Box Office (via ) and along with its domestic previews, it garnered a running global total of $58.8M (via Deadline), beating Black Panther’s 2018 preview night record of $25.2M.

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