Source: Marvel Studios / Black Panther: Wakanda Forever From groundbreaking superhero epics to award-winning dramas and unforgettable comedies, these films have broken records while celebrating Black culture, history and experiences. RELATED: The New Black Panther: 8 Great David Jonsson Roles RELATED: Black Shows & Movies Heading to Netflix in August The movies on this list showcase the incredible range of Black cinema, spanning action, horror, biopics, sports dramas and family comedies. Black Panther Worldwide Gross: $1.349 BillionReleased: 2018 Marvel Studios changed Hollywood history with Black Panther. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film follows King T’Challa as he returns to Wakanda to claim the throne while facing the revolutionary Killmonger. Ray Worldwide Gross: $124.7 MillionReleased: 2004 Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his unforgettable portrayal of music legend Ray Charles.