If there are no more delays, Black Panther 2 should be in theaters before the end of this year. The much-anticipated MCU sequel started making again in January 2022. Covid-19 caused another week-long delay, but by March 2022, it was done. From November 2021 to January 2022, there was a break so that Letitia Wright could get better after getting hurt on set.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going on for more than ten years, but Black Panther 2 might be the first movie to have as much of an impact. The Oscar-nominated blockbuster Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring a mostly Black cast, is considered one of the best Marvel movies, if not the best. It was only a matter of time before Black Panther: Wakanda Forever got the go-ahead.
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Hereโs what we know so far about the Black Panther 2 movie.
We donโt know much, which is sad, except that after Boseman died, the focus moved away from TโChalla. There are lots of rumors that it will look at the larger mythology of Wakanda, like how Thor: Love and Thunder looked at the books of mythology about the MCUโs gods, demi-gods, and other powerful beings.
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For example, we know for sure that Black Panther 2 will have the villain Namor, who in the Marvel comics is the King of Atlantis (itโs giving Aquaman, but Jason Mamoa wonโt play him, as far as we know). Production Weekly, a trade magazine, did, however, reveal some official plot points.
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โBoth Wakanda and Atlantis are hidden civilizations with advanced technology and stronger military power,โ the notes said. โThey separated themselves from the rest of the world for their own safety and, in a way, out of fear.โ โ. Then, something will probably happen to change the secretive status quo, bringing Atlantis out of the shadows, like Wakanda in Black Panther.
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The actors are definitely keeping quiet. Angela Bassett wouldnโt tell even a little bit of information to Cinema Blend. She just said, โThere will be a Black Panther 2; look for it in November.โ And itโll be great.โ Martin Freeman also wouldnโt say anything about the plot when he talked to Collider, but he did say that making a sequel to Black Panther with Black Panther but not Boseman would be a โstupid idea.โ
Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever Release Date
Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever will now come out in theaters on November 11, 2022, instead of October 20, 2021.
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Thatโs a change of four months from July 2022, and the sequel will take the place of The Marvels, which has been moved back to July 2023. Even though nothing is set in stone, we hope this is the last time the movie will change.
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Filming began in June 2021, but there was a break from November 2021 to January 2022, as was already said. But work on it started up again in January 2022, and filming was done in March 2022, so hopefully, Black Panther 2 will be out in November as planned.
Black Panther 2 Cast
It has been confirmed that the sequel will honor Chadwick Bosemanโs role as TโChalla and not give it to someone else. Also, there are no plans to use a โdigital doubleโ in the Black Panther 2, which is good news. Victoria Alonso, an executive vice president at Marvel Studios, said, โThereโs only one Chadwick, and heโs not with us.โ
Lupita Nyongโo as Nakia
Danai Gurira as Okoye
Martin Freeman as Agent Everett Ross
Princess Shuri, played by Letitia Wright,
Winston Duke as MโBaku
Queen Mother Ramonda is played by Angela Bassett.
Florence Kasumba as Ayo
Riri Williams/Ironheart is played by Dominique Thorne.
Michaela Coel plays Aneka.
Isaach De Bankolรฉ as River Tribe Elder
Dorothy Steel as Elder of the Merchant Tribe
Danny Sapani as MโKathu
Tenoch Huerta as Namor
Josuรฉ Maychi as Attuma
Mabel Cadena as Namora
Hari Nef is a character who has yet to be confirmed.
Becky Lynch is a character who has yet to be confirmed.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will Go on Without Chadwick Boseman
If you ask any member of the Black Panther 2 cast or crew or even just an average Marvel fan, they will say that they canโt imagine a Black Panther movie without Chadwick Boseman. But thatโs the plan for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, even though Ryan Coogler says itโs one of the hardest jobs heโs ever had.
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Still, some fans think that TโChallaโs role should be played by someone else to honor the character. Another option would be for Shuri, TโChallaโs smart younger sister, played by Letitia Wright, to take over as Wakandaโs protector, just like she does in the comics. Based on the confirmed cast list, this change seems likely.
Ryan Coogler is Writing and Directing This Movie
Ryan Coogler co-wrote and directed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, so he was a big part of the movieโs success. Itโs good news that heโll be back to write and direct Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. This was to be expected, given how well the first movie Coogler worked on was received and how many tickets it sold for Disney and eCommerce-industry.
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Disney made sure to keep the director for the second movie. This is a good sign. Cooglerโs vision was a big part of the first movie, and with him back, there will be a creative link between the two movies as the director makes his first sequel.
Black Panther 2 Trailer Update
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Not at all. When things change, youโll find out about it here first. Itโs possible that filming is done, and since Marvel will have a panel at Comic-Con, weโre pretty sure thatโs when weโll see the first trailer. We donโt know if it will also be online at the same time, but we hope so.
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For now, if you need a fix for Wakanda, you can watch the first Black Panther on Disney+. If you want a dose of superheroes, you can watch any of the many MCU movies out there.
Black Panther 2 Plot
Now that we know for sure that the role of TโChalla will not be recast, the focus of the sequel will have to change. All we know for sure is that it will continue to explore the world of Wakanda and beyond.
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Even though the exact plot of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hasnโt been revealed yet, it seems like the next time we go to Wakanda, weโll spend time with a lot of different characters and learn more about the โmythologyโ of Wakanda.
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Namor, a villain who lives in water, will be in Wakanda Forever. Official plot details have just been released by Production Weekly.
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โThey had the script and were working on it, but then Chadwick died. I thought, โOh, okay, I could see a world where thereโs no Black Panther then. Because how can you do a Black Panther 2 without Black Panther?โ
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โSo, I still have no idea what that will look like. And no, obviously, it would have been stupid to do it without Chad before he died. It would have made no sense. It surprised me a lot, and it still surprises me a lot, that he is not here.โ
Conclusion
If there are no more delays, Black Panther 2 should be in theaters before the end of this year.
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It will also have the villain Namor, who in the Marvel comics is the King of Atlantis. For example, we know for sure that Black Panther 2 will have the villain Namor, who in the Marvel comics is the King of Atlantis (itโs giving Aquaman, but Jason Mamoa wonโt play him, as far as we know).
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The movie was pushed back from November 2021 to January 2022. So that Letitia Wright could get better after getting hurt on set.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Black Panther 2
Will there be a Black Panther Part 2?
Ryan Coogler is writing and directing Black Panther 2, which will come out on July 8, 2022. To honor Chadwick Bosemanโs legacy and performance as TโChalla, @MarvelStudios will not recast the role. Instead, they will explore the world of Wakanda and the rich characters introduced in the first film.
Will TโChalla be recast?
Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, said that Chadwickโs role as TโChalla, the King of Wakanda and the Black Panther, would not be filled by someone else. Kevin Feige said on Twitter that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will โdelve deeper into the world of Wakanda and the complex characters introduced in the first movie.โ
Who will be replacing in Black Panther 2?
Geekosityโs Mikey Sutton says that Marvel Studios is planning to give Chadwick Bosemanโs role as Black Panther to Letitia Wright, who plays TโChallaโs sister, Shuri. It has always seemed like the best choice for the franchise.
Is Vibranium real?
The metal in the movie called โvibraniumโ doesnโt exist in real life. But this might be the closest thing we can find.
Whatโs going on with Black Panther 2?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will now come out in theaters on November 11, 2022, instead of October 20, 2021. Thatโs a change of four months from July 2022. And the sequel will replace The Marvels. Which will now come out on February 17, 2023.
Will Shuri become Black Panther?
Even though it hasnโt been officially confirmed, it is very likely that Shuri will take over as Black Panther after TโChalla actor Chadwick Boseman dies. Marvel executives have said that the role wonโt be played by anyone else.
Will Killmonger become Black Panther?
As of right now, itโs still not clear if the sequel to Black Panther will show who will take over the role of the famous hero. But it seems almost certain that Killmonger wonโt be in it.
In a recent interview with GQ, Joe Russo, one of the directors of Avengers: Endgame, said that Tom Holland will replace Robert Downey Jr. as the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
How old is Shuri Black Panther 2?
In Black Panther, Shuri is portrayed as TโChallaโs 16-year-old sister who designs new technology for her country, Wakanda.
Is there gonna be a Black Panther 3?
On November 11, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be shown in movie theaters. It will be the third new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to come out in 2022. After Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder.