Wakanda Forever

2022 - 10 - 3

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Namor Takes Spotlight In Spectacular New 'Black Panther ... (Forbes)

Namor (and others) strike at a seemingly weakened Wakanda in this dramatic trailer for the next 'Black Panther' film.

Television shows, like NewsRadio and Eight Simple Rules, have worked a shocking death of a significant cast member into the ongoing narrative, but this is uncharted territory for a blockbuster theatrical. What would be a significant upswing for any other franchise (say, Thor: The Dark World earning 13% more domestically and 43% more worldwide than the first Thor) is par for the course. Unlike Furious 7, Star Wars: The Last Jedi or The Dark Knight, Black Panther 2 explicitly acknowledges the death of its onscreen title character (and, by proxy, the actor). As for how it will perform, it’s just a question of whether it earns ‘all the money’ or must settle for ‘the vast majority of the money.’ If it merely plays like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (-37% domestic but -28% worldwide), it’ll still gross $441 million domestic and (minus China, presumably) $950 million worldwide. That feels like the realistic worst-case-scenario, and quite a few sequels to well-liked predecessors (Star Trek Into Darkness, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Avengers: Age of Ultron, etc.) gross less domestically but more overseas for relatively over/under global totals compared to the respective first flick. I’m curious to what extent it will play in the whole ‘grimmer, darker sequel that challenges the simplistic morality of its crowdpleasing predecessor’ box since the first Black Panther flirted with that narrative.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's latest trailer asks: What's a ... (The A.V. Club)

Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, and Tenoch Huerta lead the thrilling new trailer for Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

[Lupita Nyong’o](https://www.avclub.com/lupita-nyong-o-reflects-on-losing-chadwick-boseman-1849327389?_ga=2.131925389.386008354.1664803437-1488648406.1652714420)), and Shuri. [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](http://avclub.com/film/reviews/black-panther-wakanda-forever-2022) is on the horizon, premiering on November 11, 2022, and much like the vibrant but mysterious titular nation, it’s starting to reveal some of its secrets to the world. In the deeply felt [Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever-trailer-ryan-coogler-exclusive/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_entertainmentweekly&utm_content=manual&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=633adf9254862400019d4dba), he’s not the leader of Atlantis here, but a new kingdom called Talocan, “created for the film and inspired by ancient Mayan culture.” Don’t worry, comic book fans, he’s still the Namor you know and love—look at him flying around on those ankle wings! [absence of T’Challa](https://www.avclub.com/kevin-feige-too-soon-recast-black-panther-wakanda-1849582927?_ga=2.202301843.386008354.1664803437-1488648406.1652714420) (the late, great [Chadwick Boseman](https://www.avclub.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-chadwick-boseman-tribute-1849506537?_ga=2.202301843.386008354.1664803437-1488648406.1652714420)), new figures are stepping up to the plate: the trailer offers another look at Michaela Coel’s enigmatic new character and a thrilling glimpse of RiRi Williams (Dominique Thorn) in her [Ironheart](https://www.avclub.com/shea-coulee-joins-cast-marvel-ironheart-disney-plus-1849371101?_ga=2.131925389.386008354.1664803437-1488648406.1652714420) suit. The new trailer, released by Marvel Entertainment on Monday, introduces some enticing new elements and expands on some of the images we saw [in the teaser](https://www.avclub.com/namor-the-sub-mariner-dives-into-the-new-black-panther-1849324149?_ga=2.131925389.386008354.1664803437-1488648406.1652714420).

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'Wakanda Forever' Trailer Shows New Black Panther, Flying Namor ... (Variety)

The longer trailer shows a better look at the mysterious new Black Panther, who appears to be a woman in a brand new suit. Could this be Shuri, Nakia, Okoye or ...

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The New 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer All But Confirms ... (GQ Magazine)

The trailer opens with a poignant shot from what appears to be T'Challa's funeral, with his mother, Ramonda (Angela Bassett), and sister, Shuri (Letitia Wright) ...

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Did Marvel just reveal the new Black Panther in latest 'Wakanda ... (cleveland.com)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Marvel dropped the trailer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on Monday and suddenly its November release date can't come soon enough.

But it’s important to note Wright’s name appears first in the film’s credits ahead of Nyong’o, who is a much bigger star. The character has taken on the role of Black Panther in the comics, too. Wright appears in the scene immediately before the new Black Panther is shown as Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) says in a voiceover, “Now is our time to strike.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: 12 Easter Eggs & Major Details In ... (The Direct)

After the tragic loss of leading man Chadwick Boseman to colon cancer in 2020, the movie has been one of the most anticipated projects on the Marvel Studios ...

It is important to remember that in Wakandan culture, "Death is not the end. [Multiple shots from the trailer](https://thedirect.com/article/black-panther-2-tony-stark-trailer) directly parallel the first flight of Tony Stark all the way back in 2008's Iron Man. [complicated character](https://thedirect.com/article/black-panther-2-villain-who-namor-mcu-actor) in the history of Marvel Comics. Letitia Wright's Shuri has everything needed to be a major player in the MCU moving forward. That does not necessarily mean that person will also be the leader of Wakanda. [joins the fight](https://thedirect.com/article/iron-man-black-panther-2-ironheart-marvel-footage) as she flies into action. One of the main focuses of these trailers has been the empty throne of Wakanda. This gives a suspenseful tone to Wakanda Forever that pairs perfectly with the vulnerability of the main characters. Will Riri suit up in the moment to save the Queen? M'Baku's reference to "eternal war" is a nod to the Wakandan/Atlantean war from Marvel Comics. This implies that Wakanda knows of this underwater threat and pays him the respect of fear. Okoye is also seen in promotional posters wearing the armor of the Midnight Angels, a special ops sector of the Dora Milaje.

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Marvel Studios Debuts 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer ... (The Walt Disney Company)

Today, Marvel Studios shared a new trailer and poster for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the action-packed feature film that ventures back to the kingdom ...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in theaters November 11, 2022. In the film, 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.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - 7 Burning Questions We Still ... (IGN)

With the second trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever now here, we break down the many questions still surrounding the plot of this long-awaited MCU ...

Maybe his lieutenant Attuma - a character with a long history as a villain in the comics - is the true baddie of the sequel. Will we find out the kingdom has a backup supply of the herb? Ross to play a key role in this part of the story. Marvel has kept the plot of Wakanda Forever pretty tightly under wraps, but at this point it’s clear the movie is centered around a war between Wakanda and Atlantis (or Talokan, as it’s known in the MCU). Even so, between the source material and some surprisingly spoiler-y LEGO sets, we have a pretty good idea of which character is wearing the Panther costume. The biggest question here is whether Talokan is the aggressor in this conflict, or if Wakanda is somehow responsible for the inciting incident. Just how involved is the West in this deadly conflict between Wakanda and Talokan? [Black Panther:](/movies/black-panther) Wakanda Forever is shaping up to be one of the best in years. What if M’Baku and the Jabari give up on the whole unity thing and make a play for the throne? However T’Challa’s death is actually explained in the film, it’s safe to assume the aftermath will be chaotic for Shuri and her family. Based on the footage revealed so far, it appears Ramonda is now the ruler of Wakanda as its Queen Regent. And it’s clear the film will explore the difficult aftermath as the kingdom tries to regain its footing without its king to light the way.

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Will Michael B Jordan's Killmonger appear in 'Black Panther ... (MEAWW)

A Reddit leak suggested that Shuri will meet Erik Killmonger in the astral plane when he actually goes in search of T'Challa.

While Boseman's death makes the film all about honoring his legacy, it is storytelling at the end of the day, and there's always room for resurrecting some characters. Here's what the account said, "Shuri will try to go to the astral plane to find her brother, but it's Killmonger she sees and he's remorseful. and that's all I can say if I said anything at all," he said. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia ( [Lupita Nyong’o](https://meaww.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-new-suit-letitia-wright-lupita-nyongo)) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda." He teaches her how to become a Black Panther." [Reddit leak](https://www.reddit.com/r/MarvelStudiosSpoilers/comments/w8gp44/a_brazilian_account_who_claims_to_have_been/) from a Brazilian account suggests that Shuri will meet Erik Killmonger in the astral plane when he actually goes in search of T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman).

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