Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Summary
There are still several unreciprocated questions concerningBlack Panther : Wakanda eternally , even a class after the movie was free as part of form 4 of theMCU . The subsequence to Ryan Coogler ’s 2018 hit - hitBlack Pantherhit theaters on November 11 , 2022 , play as the last project in the MCU ’s Phase 4 , and bidding farewell to the late Chadwick Boseman , who pass away suddenly in August 2020 . Boseman debuted asT’Challa , a.k.a . the Black Panther , in 2016’sCaptain America : Civil War , and was arrange to be a major regular in the MCU ’s future , but his passing meant that a novel bomber needed to ill-use up inBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever .
WhileBlack Panther : Wakanda Foreverdealt heavily with the grief felt by the cast for Boseman ’s passing , and the characters in - universe who lost their King T’Challa , the 2022 movie also take in Letitia Wright ’s Shuri become theMCU ’s new Black Panther . Black Panther : Wakanda Foreveralso insert Tenoch Huerta to the MCU as Namor , the mutant ruler of the underwater metropolis of Talokan , and debut Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams forrader of her solo adventure in Marvel Studios ' upcomingIronheartseries . Despite featuring major reveals , many questions have remained unanswered for the last twelvemonth , giving audiences no clear insight into what the next steps are forBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever’sstory .
Black Panther 3 has n’t yet been confirmed to be in development , but there are already several theory about what could bump in the MCU sequel .
10Will Shuri Remain The MCU’s Black Panther?
Shuri Became The Black Panther After T’Challa’s Death
After T’Challa lost his life to an unrevealed malady in the opening minute ofBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever , Shuri ’s grief fetch a occlusion to her attempt at produce a man-made nerve - shaped herb . However , after affray with Namor and thedeath of her female parent , Queen Ramonda , Shuri used a vibranium bangle gift to her by Namor to perfect her centre - mold herb design , and it was successful in enhancing her into the raw Black Panther . It ’s good to say that Shuri did n’t on the nose want to become the Black Panther , so it ’s unreadable whether she will continue in the role followingWakanda forever and a day , though it ’s potential she will throughout the MCU ’s Multiverse Saga.
Shuri needed to create a celluloid heart - shaped herbaceous plant inBlack Panther : Wakanda Foreveras Killmonger had all the born heart - mold herbs sunburn after his crowning as King of Wakanda and Black Panther in the original 2018 cinema .
9How Will Namor Fit Into The Wider MCU?
Namor & Talokan Haven’t Been Mentioned Since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Namor was one of the most exciting gain to the MCU ’s Phase 4 , as he debut as the first chronological mutation in the MCU , having been born in the 1500s . Namor was one of Marvel Comics ' first published superheroes , but no further appearance from the MCU ’s fledge Serpent God have yet been announced . intimate assault allegement were brought against Tenoch Huertain June 2023 , bearing law of similarity to controversies surrounding Jonathan Majors ' arrest , yet Marvel Studios has n’t formally comment on either case . Namor was antecedently teased to be confirmed for 2026’sAvengers : The Kang Dynasty , but with the Phase 6 projection undergo rewrites , it ’s unclear what the hereafter holds for Namor .
8What Will Happen To Prince T’Challa?
Prince T’Challa Could Continue His Father’s Legacy
Black Panther : Wakanda Foreverfeatured only one post - credits scene , which preface Divine Love Konadu - Sun to the MCU as T’Challa and Nakia ’s sonToussaint , a.k.a . Prince T’Challa . Prince T’Challa ’s debut came as a huge shock to MCU audience , and grow questions about whether he would eventually follow in his forefather ’s footsteps to become the King of Wakanda and the Black Panther in the MCU ’s future . A twelvemonth afterBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever’srelease , however , Toussaint still has n’t been see or mention again , though with late teases hinting at the formation of the MCU ’s Young Avengers , there are suspicion he could be included on the young superhero team .
2023’sThe Marvelssaw Kamala Khan approach Kate Bishop with a proposition of bringing together their own squad of untried heroes , also mentioning Ant - Man ’s daughter Cassie Lang , as the Young Avengers . Several Young Avengers appendage have been introduce to the MCU in recent years , so it may not be too long before this squad is finally come together .
7Does M’Baku Become King Of Wakanda?
M’Baku Challenged For The Wakandan Throne
After both T’Challa and Ramonda ’s decease inBlack Panther : Wakanda incessantly , Shuri is next in line for the throne of Wakanda , but the destruction of the Phase 4 film seemed to suggest a different reference would become the African nation ’s new ruler . Winston Duke ’s M’Baku has gone from enigmatical foe in 2018’sBlack Pantherto one of Wakanda ’s fiercest warriors and protectors inAvengers : Infinity War , and Shuri ’s close confidant inBlack Panther : Wakanda forever and a day . In the final moment ofWakanda always , M’Baku appear at Shuri ’s crowning ceremony in her blank space , entail he would becomeKing of Wakanda , but his novel role has n’t yet been confirmed .
6What Is Next For Everett Ross?
Okoye Broke Everett Ross Free From CIA Captivity
After debuting as CIA agent and Deputy Task Force Commander for the Joint Counter Terrorist Centre inCaptain America : Civil War , Martin Freeman ’s Everett Ross became a cardinal fixture in the MCU’sBlack Pantherfranchise . After helping the Wakandans sell with their Killmonger threat inBlack Panther , Ross proceed to help Wakanda inBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever , though his action mechanism check him nab by his ex - wife , CIA Director Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine . At the oddment ofBlack Panther : Wakanda constantly , however , Ross was justify by Okoye . Everett Ross appear inSecret Invasion , but was reveal to be a Skrull in disguise , so the real Ross ' whereabouts are still unknown .
5Are Okoye & Aneka Still Midnight Angels?
The Midnight Angels Have More Power Than The Dora Milaje
UntilBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever , the Dora Milaje comprised Wakanda ’s most unnerving warriors , conduct by their General Okoye , depict be Danai Gurira . However , after fail to protect Shuri , Okoye was loot of her statute title , but Shuri ’s retort to Wakanda meant that Okoye was capable to romp a new suit of armour as one of theMCU ’s Midnight Angels , alongside Michaela Coel ’s former Dora Milaje fellow member Aneka . The Midnight Angels ' suit allow them novel abilities including flight and add durability , and while they have yet to make further appearances in the MCU , it ’s assumed thatOkoye and Aneka will continue to operate as the Midnight Angels followingBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever.
4Will The Thunderbolts Go To War With Wakanda?
Contessa Valentina Allegra De Fontaine Teased An Attack On Wakanda
Julia Louis - Dreyfus debuted as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier , and made a further show in 2021’sBlack Widowbefore Marvel Studios sustain she would bring together theMCU ’s first Thunderbolts team . Black Panther : Wakanda Foreverrevealed Valentina to be the Director of the CIA , and hinted at her desire to get hold of Wakanda ’s vibranium resourcefulness . This suggests that thegovernment - funded Thunderbolts could be used to engage war on Wakanda in an effort to win the MCU ’s unexampled vibranium race , which could be explored further in Marvel Studios ' upcomingCaptain America : Brave New WorldandThunderbolts.
Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is expect to act as the Thunderbolts ' Nick Fury figure , while the team will consist of several reformed villains and antihero from the MCU ’s past tense , include Bucky Barnes ' Winter Soldier , Yelena Belova , Alexei Shostakov ’s Red Guardian , Ava Starr ’s Ghost , Antonia Dreykov ’s Taskmaster , and John Walker ’s US Agent .
3What Is Next For Riri Williams’ Ironheart?
Dominique Thorne Will Return In Her Own Disney+ Series
Ahead of the Phase 5 premiere ofMarvel Studios’Ironheartseries , Dominique Thorne debut as Riri Williams inBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever . Williams was revealed to be a genius MIT scholar who design a machine up to of tracking vibranium , which was then bought by the CIA and used to inadvertently notice Talokan beneath the Atlantic Ocean . Brought to Wakanda for her safety , Williams joinedWakanda Forever’s final battle in a vibranium Ironheart armour , reminiscent of Tony Stark ’s Iron Man , but was n’t able to keep this armour upon her return to the United States . Ironheartdoesn’t yet have a schedule release engagement , though will catch up with Riri Williams in Chicago .
2What Will Ryan Coogler’s Wakanda Series Be About?
Ryan Coogler Is Developing A Wakanda-Set Disney+ Series
In February 2021 , Ryan Coogler was confirm to be developing a drama series for Disney+ set in Wakanda , developed through Coogler ’s production company Proximity Media . Since then , however , news on theMCU’sWakandaserieshas been scarce , aside from Danai Gurira signing a stack to rejoin asBlack Panther’sOkoye in the series . Rumors have evoke thatCoogler ’s series could be an origin story for Okoye , or in fact a series detail the backstory of Wakanda itself , perhaps even introducing the first Black Panther , Bashenga . There has also been speculation that a separateOkoyeseries may be developed , so it ’s unclear what the factual story of Coogler’sWakandaproject will be .
1Will Black Panther 3 Happen?
Black Panther 3 Hasn’t Yet Been Confirmed
Perhaps the most logical next step forBlack puma : Wakanda Forever’sstory would be in a unmediated continuation , thoughMarvel Studios’Black Panther 3has yet to be officially confirmed . The close ofBlack Panther : Wakanda Foreverpromised that"Black Panther will return,“suggesting a continuation is on the poster , though cast and crew have routinely suggested that a open frame is much - needed , especially since the production ofBlack Panther : Wakanda Foreverwas such an emotional experience following Chadwick Boseman ’s going . Even thoughBlack Panther 3hasn’t been substantiate , the immense success of bothBlack PantherandBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever give a continuation all but inevitable .
