‘Lara Croft’ takes aim at ‘Black Panther’ in box office battle

Mary Magdalene debuts in UK, key markets.Can Marvel Studios’ Black Panther hold on to its international box office title in the face of what will be a spirited challenge from Tomb Raider this weekend?The films go head-to-head worldwide in what could become a mighty clash.

In one corner is Marvel Studios’ behemoth Black Panther, which has overtaken Skyfall ($1.109bn) en route to becoming the 18th biggest global release in history on $1.117bn and counting.China leads the way on $80.7m and the tentpole will surge past $100m this weekend for a terrific running total that while not spectacular in and of itself,

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