Black Panther

T’Challa returns to Wakanda after his father’s death to take the throne. Becoming king brings responsibilities beyond the Black Panther suit, and a dangerous challenge to his rule places his country’s future at stake. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this 2018 film turns its attention to the people and choices behind a technologically advanced nation.

Wakanda gives this story its identity. The appeal extends beyond meeting a powerful hero: the people around T’Challa have their own ideas about loyalty, duty and what their country should become. Watch for a central character who must listen as well as act, with the question of leadership giving the conflict a personal and political weight.

T’Challa before the throne

Captain America: Civil War ↗

2016 · 2h 27m

We suggest Civil War if you want T’Challa’s earlier MCU appearance before returning to Wakanda with him. Black Panther is the place to spend more time with his home and supporting cast; you can use their portraits below to explore individual character guides.

Black Panther is T’Challa’s first solo MCU film and part of Phase 3. Civil War offers his earlier ensemble introduction, while this film spends more time in Wakanda and with its people. Use the release-order guide for the wider sequence or follow the character-focused route here.

Plan around the catalog runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes); Disney Movies lists 2h 14m. Both this catalog and the Disney Movies page list February 13, 2018.

Recommended before Doomsday. Introduces Shuri, M'Baku and the Wakanda that Doomsday returns to.