What day and time will 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' release? And everything else you need to know
'Black Panther' which was the 18th film of the MCU has returned with the sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' after making its fans wait for four years. In the previous movie, as we all know, Chadwick Boseman was the heart of the film as he starred as T'Challa aka 'Black Panther' but this time there will be a new 'Black Panther.' After the huge success of the film producer Kevin Feige said there were "many, many stories" to tell about the character, and he wanted director and co-writer Ryan Coogler to return for any sequels.
Coogler wanted to see how Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa aka Black Panther would grow as a king in future films since his reign only recently began in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in contrast to the comics in which he had been king since childhood. However, that sadly did not happen as 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer on August 28, 2020, and Marvel chose not to recast his role of T'Challa out of respect for the actor but as one knows the show must go on thus the other main cast members from the first film were confirmed to return.
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When does 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' release?
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is scheduled to be released on Friday, November 11, 2022. Although it was previously scheduled for May 6 and then for July 8, 2022, unfortunately, the creators decided to stall it. As known, it will be the final film of Phase Four of the MCU.
How can I watch 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'?
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is planned to be shown in theatres near you.
Who's acting in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'?
The previous film, 'Black Panther' it had Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther alongside Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis. However, the sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will once again star Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Winston Duke as M’Baku and Martin Freeman as Everett Ross.
The teaser also revealed Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta will be in the film, confirming rumors that he will play Namor the Sub-Mariner, a Marvel character who first appeared in the comics in 1939. British screenwriter and actress Michaela Coel also joins the as Aneka along with Mexican actress Mabel Cadena as Namora, Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/ 'Ironheart,' and Alex Livinalli as Attuma.
What is the plot of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'?
The official synopsis of the film reads, "Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda."
What is the buzz around 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'?
According to Entertainment Weekly, Huerta clarified that when director Ryan Coogler offered him the role of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' he questioned his swimming skills. At the time, Huerta simply replied, "I've never drowned before." Nevertheless, Huerta says he ultimately did take swimming lessons to prepare for the role.
In an interview with Vogue, Coel talked about her character Aneka, a captain and combat instructor in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' and revealed she decided to play the fearless warrior after learning her character was queer. She said, “That sold me on the role, the fact that my character’s queer." She continued, “I thought, I like that, I want to show that to Ghana” (as she is a Ghanian herself)
According to EW, Ryan Coogler spoke about the character who join the MCU in 'Wakanda Forever' before starring in her own Disney+ series 'Ironheart' which is supposed to release in 2023. "I remember when Riri was invented in publishing, and there was a level of excitement around her coming up," says Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, who's also producing the 'Ironheart' show. "It was similar to when Miles Morales was invented. Having lived with these archetypical characters for so long, it's always exciting seeing somebody come up and take on the moniker with a different background."
MCU Black Panther's official page posted a new reel and captioned it, "The legacy continues. Tickets are now on sale for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, only in theaters November 11."
Trailer
You can watch the trailer of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' below.
