Black Panther (2018)
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
The Kernel take
Black Panther's 88 Metascore represents a remarkable return on investment: a $200M production that grossed nearly $1.35B worldwide, proving that critical acclaim and blockbuster economics can align when the execution matches the ambition.
Director track record: Ryan Coogler
Black Panther sits well above Ryan Coogler's own 79.5-point average across his other 4 scored films — his best-reviewed work to date, exceeding Fruitvale Station's 85 and marking a significant leap in critical recognition.
Lead track record: Chadwick Boseman
Black Panther sits well above Chadwick Boseman's own 62.8-point average across his other 13 scored films — his best-reviewed work to date, exceeding Ma Rainey's Black Bottom's 87 and representing a career-defining critical peak.
Box office
Budget $200M · Box office $1,349.9M