It goes without saying at this point, but I’ll say it anyway: There is no precedent for a success like Black Panther. And, like previous record-holders before it, Black Panther sets a new standard for what the superhero genre can achieve — not just commercially, but artistically. Let’s rewind to the turn of the century, when the superhero film genre was still in its relatively cartoonish infancy. It’s fitting that Black Panther has now clawed past The Avengers to become the biggest domestic superhero movie of all time. The struggles presented in Black Panther reflect real-world problems, and the film’s overwhelming critical and commercial success will hopefully usher in an era of socially conscious superhero cinema.

Source: Forbes March 24, 2018 21:11 UTC