Giving the mega success of Get Out (~$176M) and Hidden Figures ($169M), has me as both a film lover and a POC very happy that audiences have token an interest in these types of movies. I'm especially optimistic and hyped about that some of the potential blockbusters of 2018, will either have a POC as the main character or/and written/directed by minorities/women. I'll be going over what I think how big domestically these films will be and will be updating this when more additions come in or found.
Moving on Up
Black Panther (Directed/Written by Ryan Coogler): $105M/$330M
Due to having the benefits of being the first black superhero movie in years, the talent and power of MCU, there's no doubt in my mind that Black Panther will arguably be one of the biggest hits of the year.
Disney's A Wrinkle In Time (By Ava DuVernay) $85M/$230M
Disney, for the first time in a while is investing in a original film, which happens to be an risky adaptation. From the writer of Frozen, Wrinkle In Time could potentially be one of the biggest family films until June when Incredibles 2 tears shit up. Oprah also stars in this film, and from the buffo March spot, this could be one of Disney's surprise hits if they market it right.
Mulan (by Niki Caro): $100M/$300M
As bland as some of Disney's past remakes have been, this seems one of the most interesting as it gives on a more realistic/warlike take on one of Disney's biggest hits from the 90s, while keeping the music. I could see this being TJB of 2018.
Animated Spider-Man (Lord/Miller): $45M/$210M
As a Spider-Man fan since I was 4, I'm very excited about this one. Animated Spider-Man could be a breakout. Unlike previous Spider-Man movies, Miles Morales (an young African American/Hispanic teen), taking up the Spider-Man mantle something that hasn't been done in film yet. Considering how big Spider-Man is I can see this surprise especially with Lord/Miller steering the wheel.
Big(ger) Breaks for Directors
Jurassic World 2: $190M/$460M
Although this'll definitely decrease for World, this'll still be big, especially for Bayona.
Aquaman: $110M/$330M
We all know how big superhero movies have been. If Aquaman is liked in JL, and Wan delivers a masterpiece, expect big things.
Any thoughts? Your opinions/predictions? Am I missing anything?