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‘Black Panther’ is coming back to theaters for free in honor of Black History Month

Wakanda forever! (And for free.)

Chadwick Boseman in "Black Panther." (Disney/Marvel Studios/TNS)
Chadwick Boseman in "Black Panther." (Disney/Marvel Studios/TNS)Read moreTNS

Black Panther will return to 250 AMC movie theaters in February for free screenings in honor of Black History Month, and several locations in the Philadelphia area are on the list.

Disney announced this week that Black Panther will return to select theaters for free screenings Feb. 1-7, and each participating theater will hold two free screenings per day. To attend a screening, fans must register for free passes online.

The only theater in Philadelphia showing Black Panther for free is the AMC Philadelphia Mills 14. However, in the suburbs, screenings are currently scheduled at the AMC Marple 10 in Springfield, the AMC Plymouth Meeting 12, the AMC Neshaminy 14 in Bensalem, and the AMC Center Valley 16. In New Jersey, the AMC Cherry Hill 14, AMC Hamilton 24, and AMC MarketFair 10 in Princeton will host screenings.

In addition to re-releasing Black Panther, Disney also donated $1.5 million to the United Negro College Fund in honor of Black History Month.

Released in February last year, Black Panther went on to earn more than $700 million at the domestic box office during its initial run. News of its return to theaters comes following the film taking home a SAG Award for best cast in a motion picture over the weekend. Last week, Black Panther was also nominated for seven Academy Awards, including nods for best picture and production design.

“Almost a year ago, movie-lovers were transported to Wakanda, and the guest response to Black Panther was unlike anything our industry has seen before,” AMC CEO and president Adam Aron said, according to Variety. “AMC is excited this best-picture nominated film is once again accessible on the big screen at AMC. We are also pleased to play a constructive role in Disney’s generous support of Black History Month.”