#PacificRimUprising starring a Nigerian actor dethrones #BlackPanther at the Box Office

“Pacific Rim Uprising” launched to a solid start in international markets, opening with $122.5 million in 61 markets.

That $122.5 million includes a $65 million debut in China, bringing its worldwide total to $150 million. Universal and Legendary’s sci-fi tentpole landed $28 million at the domestic box office, and seems to be following the model set by its predecessor, which also saw a strong international showing. Korea had the second strongest opening with $6.9 million from 429 locations. Other leading territories include Russia ($6.8 million from 1,537 locations), Mexico ($4.9 million from 1,691 locations), and Malaysia ($3.8 million from 149 locations).

The original 2013 film — directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Charlie Hunnam, and Robert Kazinsky — grossed $411 million at the worldwide box office, taking in $112 million in China and $101.8 million in the U.S. “Pacific Rim Uprising” has scored a mixed critical consensus, with a current 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and B CinemaScore. “Uprising,” directed and co-written by Steven S. DeKnight on a $150 million budget, features John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona, and Day.

Still, in its sixth weekend "Black Panther" continues to be a powerhouse, nabbing the No. 2 spot with $17 million at 3,370 sites.
The Marvel film has taken in $631 million to date, making it the fifth highest-grossing movie ever in the U.S. ahead of "The Avengers," as well as the highest-grossing superhero movie in the U.S., not adjusted for inflation.
If someone had to stop 'Black Panther,' we're happy it was British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega.