ⓘ Details

Movie TitleBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever

Release DateNovember 11, 2022 in the United States

TaglineShow them who we are.

Runtime161 minutes / 2 hours 41 minutes

DirectorRyan Coogler

Screenplay Written ByRyan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole

Based OnMarvel Comics characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Is It a Remake?No. It is the sequel to Black Panther and the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

BudgetReported production budget of approximately $200–250 million

Box OfficeApprox. $453.8 million domestic / Approx. $859.2 million worldwide

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👥 Main Cast

Letitia WrightShuri

Lupita Nyong’oNakia

Danai GuriraOkoye

Winston DukeM’Baku

Tenoch Huerta MejíaNamor

Angela BassettQueen Ramonda

Dominique ThorneRiri Williams

Florence KasumbaAyo

Michaela CoelAneka

Mabel CadenaNamora

Alex LivinalliAttuma

Martin FreemanEverett K. Ross

Julia Louis-DreyfusValentina Allegra de Fontaine

Isaach de BankoléRiver Tribe Elder

Dorothy SteelMerchant Tribe Elder

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🏆 Awards

⭐ Academy Award Winner — Best Costume Design, Ruth E. Carter

⭐ Academy Award Nominee — Best Supporting Actress, Angela Bassett

⭐ Academy Award Nominee — Best Makeup and Hairstyling

⭐ Academy Award Nominee — Best Visual Effects

⭐ Academy Award Nominee — Best Original Song, “Lift Me Up”

⭐ Golden Globe Winner — Best Supporting Actress, Angela Bassett

⭐ Golden Globe Nominee — Best Original Song, “Lift Me Up”

⭐ BAFTA Nominee — Best Costume Design

⭐ Critics Choice Award Winner — Best Supporting Actress, Angela Bassett

⭐ Screen Actors Guild Award Winner — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Angela Bassett

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📖 Short Plot Summary

After the death of King T’Challa, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, Nakia, and the people of Wakanda struggle to protect their nation from outside powers eager to exploit its vibranium. When a hidden undersea civilization led by Namor emerges as a new threat, Shuri must face grief, rage, responsibility, and legacy as Wakanda fights for survival and a new Black Panther rises.

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❝ Key Quotes

“Show them who we are.” — Queen Ramonda

“Have I not given everything?” — Queen Ramonda

“The Black Panther lives.” — M’Baku

“Only the most broken people can be great leaders.” — Namor

“You are queen now.” — Namor

“Wakanda Forever!” — Shuri

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💡 Trivia

Director

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was directed by Ryan Coogler, who also directed the first Black Panther.
Coogler co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole.
The film had to be reshaped after the death of Chadwick Boseman, with the story becoming both a sequel and an onscreen tribute to T’Challa.
The movie serves as the final film of Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cast / Casting

Letitia Wright returns as Shuri, whose grief and transformation become the emotional center of the sequel.
Angela Bassett’s performance as Queen Ramonda earned major awards recognition, including an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win.
Tenoch Huerta Mejía plays Namor, reimagined for the MCU as the ruler of Talokan rather than Atlantis.
Dominique Thorne makes her MCU debut as Riri Williams, also known as Ironheart.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, connecting the film to broader MCU political and intelligence threads.

Soundtrack / Score

Ludwig Göransson composed the film’s score after winning an Oscar for his work on the first Black Panther.
Rihanna performed “Lift Me Up,” which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
The soundtrack also features artists and musical influences connected to African, Latin American, and Mesoamerican sounds.
Göransson’s score contrasts Wakanda’s established musical identity with Talokan’s underwater culture and Namor’s mythic presence.

Location

The story moves between Wakanda, Talokan, Haiti, the United States, and international diplomatic spaces.
Filming took place in Georgia, including Atlanta-area studio work.
Production also included filming in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
The film’s Talokan sequences draw visual inspiration from Mesoamerican culture while adapting Namor’s comic-book mythology for the MCU.

Behind-The-Scenes

The film was produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore for Marvel Studios.
The sequel was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on November 11, 2022.
Ruth E. Carter won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars.
The film grossed approximately $859.2 million worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2022.
The Disney+ special Marvel Studios: Assembled — The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released after the film’s theatrical run.

Nostalgia

The film carries the emotional weight of Chadwick Boseman’s legacy and the cultural impact of the original Black Panther.
Returning locations, costumes, Wakandan rituals, and musical themes help connect the sequel to the 2018 film while acknowledging that the story has changed.
For Marvel fans, Shuri’s arc works as both a superhero origin story and a grieving sister’s attempt to decide what kind of protector she wants to become.
The movie also adds Namor, one of Marvel Comics’ oldest characters, to the MCU in a dramatically reimagined form.

Easter Eggs

Namor’s winged ankles and regal attitude nod to his long-running comic-book identity as the Sub-Mariner.
Riri Williams’ introduction sets up her later MCU story as Ironheart.
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s appearance connects the film to the MCU’s larger political and intelligence storyline.
The mid-credits scene reveals T’Challa’s son, creating a powerful legacy connection to both King T’Challa and Nakia.
The film’s title, Wakanda Forever, transforms the franchise’s salute into a tribute, a rallying cry, and a statement of survival.

Misc.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, action, and some language.
The film was released on Disney+ on February 1, 2023.
Rotten Tomatoes lists the film with an 84% Tomatometer score and a 93% verified audience score.
Angela Bassett became the first actor to receive an Academy Award acting nomination for a Marvel Studios film.
Your 3 Guys and a Flick ratings page lists Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as Episode 88, with Don rating it 3.50, Ken rating it 4.00, Jon rating it 4.00, and an overall rating of 3.83.

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