The black panther continues to smash records. the movie's merchandise line is the largest ever launched for a Marvel Cinematic Universe non-sequel. Black Panther has been shattering records ever since its triumphant debut in theaters last week. It debuted with a stunning $201 million domestically in its three-day opening weekend. Black Panther is also pulling down big numbers overseas, and combined with its stateside take, the film crossed the $500 million global mark by Thursday.