How did Black Panther change Hollywood's understanding of representation?

The answer

When Black Panther debuted in February 2018, it became the first Marvel Studios film with a predominantly Black cast and an African American director, Ryan Coogler. The film earned $1.35 billion worldwide, becoming the ninth-highest-grossing film at the time and the highest-grossing film ever directed by a Black filmmaker. Its $202 million opening weekend shattered the February record previously held by Deadpool. African American audiences comprised 37% of opening weekend ticket buyers. The film earned a historic Best Picture nomination at the 91st Academy Awards and won three Oscars, proving that diverse storytelling drives massive commercial success.