“Captain Marvel” has so far made, since Wednesday, close to $155M domestically, not to mention $455M worldwide. This is yet another spring success for Marvel, as practically at the same time last year, “Black Panther” was nearing record-breaking domestic box office receipts.
Read more2019 Has Record-Breaking 9 Superhero Movies Set For Release
Fox has announced that both "Dark Phoenix" and "The New Mutants“ will be released next year, only adding to the staggering lineup of superhero films due for release in 2019. In fact, the WB was scared that their sequel to "Wonder Woman“ would be lost in this deluge of banality that they decided to delay its release by a year, it’s now slated for 2020. This influx of superhero releases is mainly due to the DCEU trying to reboot itself with 3 releases whilst Fox will be releasing most likely their last 2 films before they integrate with Disney. Meanwhile, Marvel has another 3 films and an additional two smaller R-Rated superhero flicks.
Read moreWhy I don't like *most* Superhero movies
I haven't re-watched "Black Panther" lately, but it's not even the best Marvel movie of the year. I'm writing this in complete shock having just heard the news that Arthouse Convergence is getting involved in pushing 'Panther' for Oscars? Am I dreaming this? A $700 million Disney movie having to turn to arthouses for support.
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