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Black Panther

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Black Panther

PG-13

Released Feb 16, 2018

2h 14m

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Adventure

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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.

Mar 31, 2020

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Lawrence Ware

New York Times

"Black Panther" lived up to the hype.

Jan 9, 2019

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

You could feel like everybody felt like they were making something that they were really proud of.

Aug 28, 2018

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

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.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 16, 2024

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

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.

Apr 20, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A heady mix of William Shakespeare and Walt Disney -- and with a few James Bond gadgets added to sweeten the deal -- it ventures far beyond wham-bam-thank-you-Stan territory.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 22, 2023

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RJ

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Annette

Excellence on Screen 🤩🥂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Al the chill movie guy

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Tami N

Wakanda made me want to travel there.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Erron

Awesome! Great story and cinematics.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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bricela d

it was a great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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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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