'Black Panther' rakes in $500m at the global box office

Disney and Marvel Studios‘ “Black Panther” has hauled in half a billion dollars at the global box office just one week after debuting in U.S. theaters.

The latest estimate from the House of Mouse shows the superhero movie’s worldwide ticket sales climbing to $520.1 million through Thursday.

“Black Panther” has now earned $292 million in U.S. theaters, topping the seven-day sales for “Marvel’s Avengers” and taking the crown for the best North American opening week for a Marvel Studios film.

“Black Panther” can also claim the fourth-best first week at U.S. theaters ever, according to Disney.