Get ready to return to Wakanda.
The anticipatedBlack Panthersequel,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, was released in theaters on Nov. 11, 2022, and it’s set to hit Disney+ very soon.
Marvel Studios officially confirmed the sequel’s development in 2019, andfilming eventually kicked off in June 2021.
Since then, a handful of details were released about the film, including the official title and returning cast members.
Here’s everything to know about the upcoming Marvel movie.
Who directsBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever?
After helming the first film in 2018,Ryan Coogler returns as the directorand co-writer forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
What isBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverabout?
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It was previously notedthat in the absence ofBoseman’s T’Challa, the film will “explore the world of Wakanda & the rich characters introduced in the first film.”
Which cast members return forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever?
Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett are slated to reprise their roles from the first film. Daniel Kaluuya revealed that he wouldnot be returning for the sequel, due to scheduling conflicts with his role in Jordan Peele’sNope.
Who joins the cast ofBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever?
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In addition to a handful of returning stars, the film will also include actress Dominique Thorne as she makes her MCU debut as Riri Williams/Ironheart. She is slated to reprise the character inher own Disney+ series titledIronheart.
During San Deigo Comic-Con, it was announced that Tenoch Huerta would be joining the cast as Namor.
How doesBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreveraddress Chadwick Boseman’s death?
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During an interview withYahoo! Entertainment, Nyong’o revealed thatCoogler’s script carefully addresses Boseman’s absencein the film. “We have a leader in Ryan, who feels very much like we do, who feels the loss in a very, very real way as well,” Nyong’o said. “And his idea, the way which he has reshaped the second movie is so respectful of the loss we’ve all experienced as a cast and as a world.”
Bassett echoed those sentimentsduring an interview withEntertainment Tonight.“Of course, with our dear king [Chadwick Boseman] going on to glory, a lot of things had to be shifted and changed,” she said. “So thankfully, [director] Ryan [Coogler] and [writer] Joe Robert Cole, they’re just such masterful storytellers that they’ve found a way into this world and hopefully it will be satisfying, I think, for the fans and it will be honorable of our Chad. We love our king.”
Is there a trailer forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever?
Thefirst trailer for the filmwasunveiled during San Diego Comic-Con. In October 2022, another trailer was released, which shows a new characterdonning the Black Panther suit.
How long isBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever?
The film has a running time of two hours and 41 minutes, making it the second-longest title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe behindAvengers: Endgame,perThe Hollywood Reporter.
Is there a soundtrack forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever?
“After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them,” said Tems in a press release. “Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”
When wasBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverreleased?
The film hit theaters on Nov. 11, 2022, as part of Phase Four of the MCU. The movie is slated to hit Disney+ onFeb. 1, 2023.
source: people.com
