Slew of quality imports to hit cinemas

After a sales surge in February, the Chinese box office is expected to continue its momentum in March, boosted by the release of a slew of quality imports, with Marvel Studios' latest superhero film Black Panther being one of the most anticipated offerings.

Directed by Ryan Coogler, the blockbuster stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther who returns home as king of the fictional African country Wakanda to find his sovereignty challenged by a longtime adversary in a conflict that leads to global consequences.

The 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which premiered on the Chinese mainland on March 9, has raked in more than 470 million yuan ($74.4 million).