Black Panther 2

2022 - 10 - 3

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Namor Takes Spotlight In Spectacular New 'Black Panther ... (Forbes)

Namor (and others) strike at a seemingly weakened Wakanda in this dramatic trailer for the next 'Black Panther' film.

Television shows, like NewsRadio and Eight Simple Rules, have worked a shocking death of a significant cast member into the ongoing narrative, but this is uncharted territory for a blockbuster theatrical. What would be a significant upswing for any other franchise (say, Thor: The Dark World earning 13% more domestically and 43% more worldwide than the first Thor) is par for the course. Unlike Furious 7, Star Wars: The Last Jedi or The Dark Knight, Black Panther 2 explicitly acknowledges the death of its onscreen title character (and, by proxy, the actor). As for how it will perform, it’s just a question of whether it earns ‘all the money’ or must settle for ‘the vast majority of the money.’ If it merely plays like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (-37% domestic but -28% worldwide), it’ll still gross $441 million domestic and (minus China, presumably) $950 million worldwide. That feels like the realistic worst-case-scenario, and quite a few sequels to well-liked predecessors (Star Trek Into Darkness, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Avengers: Age of Ultron, etc.) gross less domestically but more overseas for relatively over/under global totals compared to the respective first flick. I’m curious to what extent it will play in the whole ‘grimmer, darker sequel that challenges the simplistic morality of its crowdpleasing predecessor’ box since the first Black Panther flirted with that narrative.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer reveals a new hero (Polygon)

Black Panther 2's new trailer hints at the new Black Panther, while showing off MCU newcomers Namor and Ironheart. The trailer gives us a new look at Black ...

The sequel also brings back Ryan Coogler, who directed and co-wrote the movie. The latest look at [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.polygon.com/sdcc/23198235/black-panther-2-marvel-mcu-phase-4) gives us our best look yet at the movie, but it’s still not clear who the new Black Panther will be — though you can take a pretty good guess. Meanwhile, Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a young inventor, builds a suit of armor that looks a lot like Iron Man armor — so those worried that Ironheart’s appearance was merely a tease in this film can rest assured, it seems like she’s playing a pretty big part.

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'Black Panther 2' trailer solves the Marvel movie's biggest mystery (Inverse)

Marvel just dropped a new trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' and it could confirm a major theory about the MCU sequel.

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Black Panther 2 trailer: New Black Panther takes charge in fight ... (Hindustan Times)

Marvel released the Black Panther Wakanda Forever trailer, giving a good look not only at the new Black Panther in MCU, but also the film's powerful ...

A brief glimpse shows Dominique Thorne as the newest MCU hero Ironheart, before the trailer closes on a powerful note, showing--for the first time--MCU’s new Black Panther. The action then shifts into high gear as Namor takes his throne and with a thump of his staff, declares war on the people on the surface. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film stars Lupita Nyong'o, Leititia Wright, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Angela Bassett, and Tenoch Huerta as Namor. One fan wrote, “After Endgame, this is the Marvel movie that will make me cry in theatre.” The trailer opens with Wakanda shown to be observing T’Challa’s funeral as his likeness watches on from a mural. Also read: [Black Panther Wakanda Forever teaser: Marvel unleashes stunning first look at post-Chadwick Boseman world](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/black-panther-2-marvel-unleashes-stunning-first-look-at-post-chadwick-boseman-wakanda-watch-101658628378363.html)

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'Wakanda Forever' Trailer Shows New Black Panther, Flying Namor ... (Variety)

The longer trailer shows a better look at the mysterious new Black Panther, who appears to be a woman in a brand new suit. Could this be Shuri, Nakia, Okoye or ...

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Marvel releases trailer of 'Black Panther 2' (Vanguard)

Marvel Studios has released the official trailer of its sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

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Black Panther 2 Poster Teases Namor's Underwater Kingdom (Screen Rant)

A new poster for Ryan Coogler's upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever teases the duality between Wakanda and Namor's underwater kingdom of Talocan.

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer Sees Tenoch Huerta's ... (Collider.com)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever remains one of the most anticipated upcoming MCU films. The first film in the franchise, Black Panther, was released in 2018 ...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever also has the added responsibility of introducing Riri Williams/Ironheart to the MCU. Considering Kaluuya’s pivotal role in the first movie, it will be interesting to see how his absence is handled in the movie, especially since his character was also married to Gurira’s Okoye. Beyond being the sequel to one of the MCU’s biggest hits, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever also has an impressive cast stacked in its favor.

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Black Panther 2 Director Defends Namor Decision (The Direct)

While the underwater kingdom of Talocan was a departure from the comics, Wakanda Forever stayed true to certain unique elements of its leader in bringing him ...

“I would read them all the time before I became a full-time jock when I was younger and was just playing sports all the time. "I think this film has the fog of loss over it, and anamorphic lenses warp the image a little bit. Instead, the live-action version of [the Sub-Mariner rules the kingdom of Talocan](https://thedirect.com/article/black-panther-2-villain-who-namor-mcu-actor) which was inspired by Mayan culture and created exclusively for Black Panther 2. He’s got pointy ears and walks around in his underwear. somehow managed to make those eccentric elements work. He’s got really unique features and things that don’t necessarily go together.

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Black Panther 2 Director Defends Namor's Comics-Accurate Design (Screen Rant)

Black Panther 2 director Ryan Coogler defends keeping Namor's comics-accurate design for his MCU debut, saying the genre requires "weird stuff."

Only time will tell how comic book fans respond to the character when Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters on November 11. [Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever-trailer-ryan-coogler-exclusive/) to offer new insight for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Given the MCU is finally diving into the world of mutants, as teased with the Ms. Huerta has teased that the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever antagonist will retain a number of elements from his comic book counterpart, including his being a mutant and being more of an antihero than an outright villain, with his character simply looking to protect his people after they are inadvertently exposed to the outside world. In the comics, [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://screenrant.com/tag/black-panther-2/) director Ryan Coogler speaks out in defense of keeping Namor's comics-accurate design.

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Black Panther 2 Debuts Namor's Amazing, Comics-Accurate Flight (CBR)

Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever drops a new trailer, debuting a comics-accurate depiction of Namor's costume and ability to fly.

Another crucial aspect of the MCU's depiction of the character is the fact that he is not Atlantean in the film. Namor the Sub-Mariner made his comic book debut in Marvel Comics #1, created by Bill Everett, in 1939, following an appearance in an uncirculated comic exclusive to movie theaters. The clip had a lot to offer, including a first look at Namor's ability to fly, which is notable because of how accurate it is as an adaptation.

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Is Tenoch Huerta's Namor the Villain in 'Black Panther 2'? (Remezcla)

“Latin-Americans are always the bad guys in Hollywood movies,” Huerta said. “And now we are the heroes – or an anti-hero, in this instance.”.

“Although [Namor] the Sub-Mariner acted like a villain, his cause had some justice, and readers reveled in his assaults on civilization,” Daniels wrote. “Where there was civilization, you could find Namor wreaking havoc as payback for the land dwellers’ assault on Atlantis. In it we see Namor in his home, painting on its walls and the people who reside in his lands below water and above. We also get to see him flying, the wings on his feet as proof that he’s a mutant. The revelation will sit well with many comic book purists who know about Namor’s history since he made his debut on the cover of Marvel Comics #1 in 1939. [Marvel](https://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Fabulous-Decades-Worlds-Greatest/dp/0810925664): Five Fabulous Decades of the World’s Greatest Comics, author and comics historian Les Daniels referred to Namor as “a freak in the service of chaos.” He is not only considered “Marvel’s first mutant,” but also “Marvel’s first anti-hero.”

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Chadwick Boseman's death left 'gaping hole' in 'Black Panther 2 ... (Independent Online)

Winston Duke, who reprises his role as warrior M'Baku in the upcoming sequel, appeared alongside the late actor in the original 2018 movie, ...

You feel it intrinsically and that was the experience on set daily for a year." You felt him not being there. "You felt it daily.

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Chadwick Boseman's death left 'gaping hole' in Black Panther 2 filming (Yakima Herald-Republic)

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' actor Winston Duke admits Chadwick Boseman's death left "a gaping hole" on the set of the upcoming sequel.

You feel it intrinsically and that was the experience on set daily for a year." You felt him not being there. "You felt it daily.

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Black Panther 2 Director Nearly Abandoned the Movie After ... (The Direct)

Ryan Coogler talks about the impact of losing Chadwick Boseman.

Coogler, N'yongo, and everyone involved is making this movie in “There’s that idea of grief and intense emotion feeling like it comes in waves. Coogler's awareness of transparency in movie-making should be a great sign for all blockbuster fans. We would echo it all around the set to get refocused and re-energized.” After making the tough decision to continue forward with Black Panther, Coogler made an effort to ensure that everyone working on this project understood its importance. Every Marvel fan will walk into theaters to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with full hearts. “The movie is very much about how you move forward while dealing with a tragic loss. With the loss of leading man Chadwick Boseman in 2020, it is shaping up to be one of the most emotional Marvel Studios entries yet. If I don’t believe in what I’m doing, I’m going to have a hard time getting other people to do their best work. With Boseman gone and the Black Panther franchise being a billion-dollar business, Coogler had to decide whether he wanted to continue telling stories on the big screen. I decided that it made more sense to keep going.” I was like, ’Man, how could I open myself up to feeling like this again?’”

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Shuri & Ironheart's Black Panther 2 Dynamic Teased By Director (Screen Rant)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler teases the dynamic between Shuri and Riri Williams, a.k.a. Ironheart, in the MCU sequel.

The differences between the two characters will become more apparent when Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premieres in theaters on November 11. Despite her overall importance to the MCU's future, not much is known specifically about her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, though Coogler's recent comments begin to peel back the mystery. The director says the sequel deals heavily with "foils — people who exist in contrast, but there's a thread of similarity," which will be represented by the dynamic between the two characters. [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://screenrant.com/tag/black-panther-2/) director Ryan Coogler teases the dynamic between Shuri and Riri. Letitia Wright's Shuri is one of many Black Panther characters returning in the upcoming sequel, along with Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o), Okoye (Danai Gurira), M'Baku (Winston Duke), and Ramonda (Angela Bassett). Other than its returning cast, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will also be introducing some new major characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Chadwick Boseman's death left 'gaping hole' in Black Panther 2 filming (Black Hills Pioneer)

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' actor Winston Duke admits Chadwick Boseman's death left "a gaping hole" on the set of the upcoming sequel.

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'Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever': Who is the new Black Panther? (Eyewitness News)

Marvel recently released a second trailer for 'Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever' and there are a lot of rumours and theories on who is under the Black ...

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Who Is the Real Villain of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? (Den of Geek)

Is Namor really the main antagonist of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? We examine the clues that point to some wild twists ahead.

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MCU Namor Explained: Black Panther 2 Makes Major Changes to ... (The Direct)

Marvel Studios is only weeks away from its final movie in Phase 4 of the MCU, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which will take fans back to the hidden ...

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer Breakdown: A New Hero ... (Collider.com)

The new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer sees the uprising of Namor, the introduction of Ironheart, and the debut of a new black panther.

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'Black Panther 2' Director Almost Quit Filmmaking Altogether After ... (We Got This Covered)

Having held the title of cinema's first prince-turned-king of Wakanda ever since 2016's Captain America: Civil War, the prospect of a Black Panther sequel ...

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