Everything to Know About Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Get ready to return to Wakanda.

The anticipated Black Panther sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, was released in theaters on Nov. 11, 2022, and it's set to hit Disney+ very soon.

Marvel Studios officially confirmed the sequel's development in 2019, and filming eventually kicked off in June 2021.

Since then, a handful of details were released about the film, including the official title and returning cast members.

Following Chadwick Boseman's death in 2020, the cast and creators have also shared that his titular character will not be recast as they honor the actor's legacy and portrayal of T'Challa.

Here's everything to know about the upcoming Marvel movie.

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Who directs Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

After helming the first film in 2018, Ryan Coogler returns as the director and co-writer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

What is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever about?

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It was previously noted that in the absence of Boseman's T'Challa, the film will "explore the world of Wakanda & the rich characters introduced in the first film."

Which cast members return for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett are slated to reprise their roles from the first film. Daniel Kaluuya revealed that he would not be returning for the sequel, due to scheduling conflicts with his role in Jordan Peele's Nope.

Who joins the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

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In addition to a handful of returning stars, the film will also include actress Dominique Thorne as she makes her MCU debut as Riri Williams/Ironheart. She is slated to reprise the character in her own Disney+ series titled Ironheart.

During San Deigo Comic-Con, it was announced that Tenoch Huerta would be joining the cast as Namor.

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How does Black Panther: Wakanda Forever address Chadwick Boseman's death?

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During an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Nyong'o revealed that Coogler's script carefully addresses Boseman's absence in the film. "We have a leader in Ryan, who feels very much like we do, who feels the loss in a very, very real way as well," Nyong'o said. "And his idea, the way which he has reshaped the second movie is so respectful of the loss we've all experienced as a cast and as a world."

Bassett echoed those sentiments during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "Of course, with our dear king [Chadwick Boseman] going on to glory, a lot of things had to be shifted and changed," she said. "So thankfully, [director] Ryan [Coogler] and [writer] Joe Robert Cole, they're just such masterful storytellers that they've found a way into this world and hopefully it will be satisfying, I think, for the fans and it will be honorable of our Chad. We love our king."

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Is there a trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

The first trailer for the film was unveiled during San Diego Comic-Con. In October 2022, another trailer was released, which shows a new character donning the Black Panther suit.

How long is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

The film has a running time of two hours and 41 minutes, making it the second-longest title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe behind Avengers: Endgame, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Is there a soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

The film's soundtrack, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By, was released on Nov. 4. The lead single "Lift Me Up" was sung by Rihanna, marking the singer's first big release since her 2016 album Anti.

Per an official press release from Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings and Hollywood Records, the lead single was written as "a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman by Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler" and was recorded in five countries and was produced by Göransson.

"After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I've lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them," said Tems in a press release. "Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor."

When was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever released?

The film hit theaters on Nov. 11, 2022, as part of Phase Four of the MCU. The movie is slated to hit Disney+ on Feb. 1, 2023.