Why ‘Black Panther’s’ T’Challa Is Poised to Become the Most Lucrative Superhero Ever

Tracking for the Ryan Coogler-directed sequel, shooting in 2019, will soon approach levels never before seen.

The original film permanently changed the game, grossing over $700 million domestically and becoming the third-highest-grossing film released to date in the U.S. and Canada. Though that figure is unadjusted for…