Here's what to expect from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, including its release date, story, and cast. The Marvel Cinematic Universe took a major step forward in 2018 with the release of Black Panther. Ryan Coogler's movie was the first from Marvel Studios to star a Black superhero, and the movie proved to be one of the studios' biggest hits. Black Panther received a Best Picture nomination, won three Academy Awards, earned over $1.3 billion worldwide, and features an incredible ensemble led by Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa and Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger.
The success of Black Panther made it clear that Black Panther 2 would come, but Marvel didn't rush Coogler when it came to developing the sequel. The film was officially announced in 2019 at San Diego Comic-Con and received a 2022 release date shortly thereafter. But, development on the movie took a necessary break when Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away in August 2020 after a four-year secret battle with colon cancer. Boseman's friends and family, as well as his many fans, continue to mourn his loss. It was through careful consideration that Coogler and Marvel Studios decided that the best way to honor his legacy would be to move forward with Black Panther 2.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has since remained part of the MCU Phase 4 slate and is expected to be an emotional and important entry in the shared universe. The film's release is highly anticipated for several reasons, and even though the release is still a ways off, here's everything we know about Black Panther 2.
The official title for Black Panther's sequel is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The tag of the title comes from the now-iconic "Wakanda Forever" saying those associated with the fictional African nation say repeatedly in the MCU. The battle cry being used as the film's title could be a sign of the war that the country finds itself in during the sequel. However, it might also be a way to play off of Wakanda's history and legacy, as well as being a reminder of Boseman's T'Challa leaving a lasting impact on the real world and the MCU.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has an official release date of July 8, 2022. It is expected to be a theatrical exclusive release. The movie was originally announced with a May 2022 release date, but it had to move back a few months to accommodate for the widespread MCU Phase 4 delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The prime summer release date is a highly coveted slot traditionally and should help position Black Panther 2 to be one of the biggest movies of the year.
The cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is vast. It includes the returns of Letitia Wright as Shuri, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, Winston Duke as M'Baku, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, and Martin Freeman as Everett Ross. Tenoch Huerta is one of the film's new cast members and is heavily rumored to be playing Namor the Sub-Mariner. I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel is also set to appear, but her role is unknown. It is also confirmed Dominique Thorne will debut as Riri Williams aka Ironheart in the movie.
Marvel Studios hasn't confirmed any story details about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The rumored presence of Namor and his underwater kingdom of Atlantis has led to the belief that the sequel revolves around Wakanda and Atlantis going to war. This was potentially teased in Avengers: Endgame. A key part of the story will also deal with the absence of T'Challa, with the sequel possibly explaining that the King of Wakanda passed away between the films.
After Marvel Studios decided not to recast the role of T'Challa, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will presumably make someone else the new Black Panther. The most likely outcome based on the comics is that Shuri will take over the mantle and rule Wakanda. Those involved with the MCU teased long ago that they were also open to having multiple Black Panthers at once, so Black Panther: Wakanda Forever could see Okoye and/or M'Baku suit up as well.
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August 28, 2021 at 11:29PM
