'Black Panther' becomes Marvel's third highest-grossing release

And it's on pace to keep going.

— -- Marvel's "Black Panther" continues to set milestones in just its third week of release, becoming the third-highest-grossing Marvel film, behind "The Avengers" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron."

It's expected to pass "Age of Ultron" for the No. 13 spot, and has a strong chance of overtaking "The Avengers," which ranks fifth on the list.

Ryan Coogler directed the film.

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Its overseas tally swelled to $316.2 million after earning $10.9 million on Monday.

"Black Panther" recently overtook "Iron Man 3" and "Captain America" to nab 22nd place on the all-time domestic box office chart, right behind "Wonder Woman."

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It's expected to pass "Age of Ultron" for the No. 13 spot, and has a strong chance of overtaking "The Avengers," which ranks fifth on the list.

Ryan Coogler directed the film.

It's expected to pass "Age of Ultron" for the No. 13 spot, and has a strong chance of overtaking "The Avengers," which ranks fifth on the list.

Ryan Coogler directed the film.