<P> Black Panther premiered in Los Angeles on January 29 , 2018 , and was released theatrically in the United States on February 16 , 2018 , in 2D , 3D , IMAX and other premium large formats . The film received praise from critics for its direction , screenplay , acting , production and costume design , and soundtrack , though the computer - generated effects received some criticism . Critics considered it one of the best films set in the MCU and noted its cultural significance . It grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide , breaking numerous box office records including the highest - grossing film by a black director . It is the second - highest - grossing film of 2018 behind Avengers : Infinity War , and received numerous awards and nominations . </P>
<P> Black Panther premiered in Los Angeles on January 29 , 2018 , and was released theatrically in the United States on February 16 , 2018 , in 2D , 3D , IMAX and other premium large formats . The film received praise from critics for its direction , screenplay , acting , production and costume design , and soundtrack , though the computer - generated effects received some criticism . Critics considered it one of the best films set in the MCU and noted its cultural significance . It grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide , breaking numerous box office records including the highest - grossing film by a black director . It is the second - highest - grossing film of 2018 behind Avengers : Infinity War , and received numerous awards and nominations . </P>
when did the first black panther movie come out
when did the first black panther movie come out
February 16 , 2018
February 16 , 2018