The highly anticipated sequel to Black Panther and the 30th film overall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to be released this year. So, here’s everything you need to know about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Australian Release Date
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be released in Australian cinemas on the 10th of November.
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The Cast & Crew
Sadly, Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa/Black Panther in the first film, tragically passed away from colon cancer in 2020. Marvel Studios chose not to recast the role, so it’s unclear at this stage how the film will handle T’Challa’s absence or which character will take on the Black Panther mantle.
Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett will all reprise their respective roles from the first Black Panther film. Michaela Coel, best known for her roles in Black Mirror and I May Destroy You, has been cast in an undisclosed role and Dominique Thorne has been cast as Riri Williams/Ironheart – a superhero from the Marvel comics who invents a suit of armour that rivals Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit.
Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote and directed the first Black Panther film, has returned to co-write and direct Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Joe Robert Cole, who co-wrote the first Black Panther film with Coogler, also returned and co-wrote the Black Panther sequel.
The Plot
Next to no details about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s plot have been made public knowledge. There are rumours floating around that Shuri, T’Challa’s younger sister played by Wright, will become the Black Panther in this film. However, only time will tell!
What The Critics & Reviews Say
As Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is still a few months away there are no reviews available yet. However, fans on Twitter have voiced their excitement – and concerns – for Black Panther 2.
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