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Black Panther

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After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.
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Black Panther elevates superhero cinema to thrilling new heights while telling one of the MCU's most absorbing stories -- and introducing some of its most fully realized characters.

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Jenna Marotta IndieWire 03/31/2020
Each man and woman...is resplendent in Ruth Carter's traditional costumes. Indigenous dialects are spoken amid the space flights, museum heists, and car chases. Go to Full Review
Lawrence Ware New York Times 01/09/2019
"Black Panther" lived up to the hype. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 08/28/2018
You could feel like everybody felt like they were making something that they were really proud of. Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Jul 19
9.8/10
With its beautiful cinematography, intense action sequences, heavy themes, cultural element, harmonious musical score, and remarkable plot, the film proves to be feasible on its own and also as an integral installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 02/16/2024
5/5
Pushing aside the proclivity to have a empowered science nerd or a plucky quipster as its heroic lead, a Marvel film hasn’t been this brawny, righteous, and tough. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Bisset CNET 04/20/2023
Marvel movies proved they could keep on evolving with Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. The 2018 film bucked the superhero formula with its Afro-futurist setting, family saga and James Bond gadgetry. Go to Full Review
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RJ May 7 Oh so worth the watch. It’s amazing to see an African American hero finally get their cinematic justice on screen and it was presented beautifully. Loved the film. See more Annette May 5 Excellence on Screen 🤩🥂 See more Al the chill movie guy May 1 Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie it’s a cultural phenomenon. The story is powerful, the visuals are stunning, and the performances are unforgettable, especially from Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan. Wakanda feels alive and rich with tradition and futuristic wonder. The film blends action, emotion, and social relevance in a way that sets a new standard for Marvel movies. I left the theater inspired, entertained, and proud. A must-see for everyone! See more Tami N Apr 22 Wakanda made me want to travel there. See more Erron Feb 23 Awesome! Great story and cinematics. See more bricela d Feb 18 it was a great movie See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.
Director
Ryan Coogler
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sequences of Action Violence|A Brief Rude Gesture)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 16, 2018, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Feb 1, 2019
Release Date (Streaming)
May 2, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$700.2M
Runtime
2h 14m
Sound Mix
DTS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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