Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the debut of Namor in live-action. But one change to his origin may help the character grow even more.

There's also the representation aspect that has come from focusing on a culture tied more so to Mesoamerica and the Latin culture of the area. In recent years, Atlantis has been a large fixture for comic book films, as Aquaman gave audiences a detailed look at DC's iteration of the kingdom. The Aztec inspiration can be seen from the weapons to the attire of the characters and their kingdom. This new land will also be the domain of [Namor, the Sub-Mariner](https://www.cbr.com/namor-tenoch-huerta-kick-ass-black-panther-2-mcu/). He's since ruled over the kingdom and its people, who are far more hostile than the Atlantis shown in other forms of media. The film will introduce a deeper look into Wakanda's functions and society and offer fans a fresh look at a new kingdom, the [underwater city of Talocan](https://www.cbr.com/namor-sub-mariner-no-atlantis-talocan-ruler-black-panther-2-mcu/).

Empire released new stills from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever featuring Riri Williams, the Dora Milaje, and more.

Moreover, this impending war between Wakanda and Talocan could be the push that Williams will need to eventually step up and become a hero. This connection is important, considering that Williams is just starting her heroic journey in the MCU. One of those characters is Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams aka [Ironheart](https://thedirect.com/tags/ironheart-character/). The Marvel heroine is expected to have a significant role in the movie, before ultimately jumping to her small screen series on Disney+. [Set photos from Wakanda Forever](https://thedirect.com/article/black-panther-2-letitia-wright-danai-gurira-shuri-okoye-set-photos) revealed that a scene set in MIT featuring Williams, Shuri, and Okoye will be showcased, suggesting that the Wakandan pair will recruit the young hero Riri for something important in the African nation. [a special look at Ironheart's upgraded suit](https://thedirect.com/article/black-panther-2-ironheart-upgraded-armor-photos), indicating that Williams will be involved in helping Wakanda against the forces of Talocan.

The two prepare to face off to protect King T'Challa's legacy. black panther wakanda forever lupita nyongo social featured Image via Marvel.

[Ironheart](https://collider.com/ironheart-explained-iron-man-successor-wakanda-forever/) seems to have come to the aid of Wakanda. As for who the two are facing off against, Wakanda has no shortage of adversaries in the wake of the Black Panther's death, but its the unexpected attack from [Namor the Submariner](https://collider.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-talocan-atlantis-explained/) (Tenoch Huerta) and his nation of Talocan that seems to pose the most direct threat in the trailer. [first trailer release](https://collider.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-trailer-letitia-wright-danai-gurira/), fresh first-look images have been dropped sharing costumes and characters fans can expect to see in the upcoming sequel. New images from [Empire](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/empire-issue-preview-black-panther-wakanda-forever-banshees-of-inisherin-wednesday/) of Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) and Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) show the two uniting against the ever-stacking odds. While there may be no king to lead Wakanda, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) makes it very clear that she is Queen of "the most powerful nation in the world." Following the late [Chadwick Boseman's passing](https://collider.com/black-panther-2-wakanda-forever-trailer-t-challa-tribute-translated/), director Ryan Coogler made the decision to focus the sequel film on the death of King T'Challa, the Black Panther, and the repercussions Wakanda faces.