‘Black Panther’ becomes biggest superhero release of all time in North America

Pacific Rim Uprising takes the crown, as Tomb Raider falls away.Legendary Entertainment’s Pacific Rim Uprising starring John Boyega ended Black Panther’s magnificent five-week run at the top of the charts, although Marvel and Disney chiefs have plenty to celebrate as their tentpole sailed past $600m and overtook The Avengers to become the highest-grossing superhero release in North America.Pacific Rim Uprising arrived on $28m via Universal at the head of a lacklustre session.

The action sci-fi sequel opened in 3,708 theatres and fell 29.7% against the inflation-adjusted $39.8m July 2013 debut of Pacific Rim, which opened in third place five years ago on $37.3m.

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