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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premieres on 22nd November 2022. Ryan Coogler's Black Panther quickly became one of the highest-rated Marvel movies by fans. While its international gross wasn't on the same level as Avengers: Infinity War, there's no denying that it was an astounding critical and commercial success for Marvel Studios. It's no wonder that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been part of Marvel's MCU Phase 4 plans since as early as 2018, with Coogler being back in the director's chair. After Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing, there are no plans to recast T'Challa, and from the footage in trailers, it's clear that the character has likewise passed on in the MCU. The sequel is set to focus on other aspects of Wakandan culture. Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, will play a central role, but while there will be a new Black Panther, their identity is still a secret. However, what has been confirmed is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever introduces Namor and an underwater kingdom strongly suspected to be Atlantis to the MCU. Namor is a character Marvel comics fans have wanted to see on the big screen for years, and the conflict between Atlantis and Wakanda already looks to be a historic moment in the MCU. As Marvel updates the canon of their cinematic universe at the close of Phase 4, it's almost guaranteed that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be game-changing for the MCU.
