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Black Panther

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.

Trailer

Director

Ryan Coogler

Writer

Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, Stan Lee

Studio

Marvel Studios

Release

February 13, 2018

Runtime

134 min

Genres

Marvel, Superhero, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Country

United States

Budget

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Box office

$1,349,926,083 worldwide ($700,426,566 domestic; $202,003,951 opening weekend)

Awards

Won 3 Oscars; 125 wins & 289 nominations total.

Cast & Characters

Chadwick Boseman

T'Challa/Black Panther

Chadwick Boseman

Michael B. Jordan

Erik Killmonger

Michael B. Jordan

Lupita Nyong'o

Nakia

Lupita Nyong'o

Danai Gurira

Okoye

Danai Gurira

Martin Freeman

Everett K. Ross

Martin Freeman

Daniel Kaluuya

W'Kabi

Daniel Kaluuya

Letitia Wright

Shuri

Letitia Wright

Winston Duke

M'Baku

Winston Duke

Sterling K. Brown

N'Jobu

Sterling K. Brown

Angela Bassett

Ramonda

Angela Bassett

Forest Whitaker

Zuri

Forest Whitaker

Andy Serkis

Ulysses Klaue

Andy Serkis

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Did You Know?

Also known as "Pantera Negra" in Spanish-language markets.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

The Wakandan language spoken in the film is Xhosa, a real South African language native to Nelson Mandela.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

"In the Trunk," written by Too $hort and Shorty B and performed by Too $hort, features on the soundtrack.

Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02

Critical Assessment

IMDb
7.3/10
RT Critics
96%
Metacritic
88/100

Black Panther holds 7.3/10 on IMDb (918K votes), 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a Metascore of 88 from 466 critic reviews — one of the best-reviewed MCU entries ever released.

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. Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)

Critics (96% RT, 88 Metascore) and audiences (7.3 IMDb) are in rare, strong agreement — 3 Oscar wins among 125 total wins confirm this wasn't just a commercial phenomenon but a genuine critical landmark for the genre.

Ratings as of August 2, 2026

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AI Verdict

AI-generated

Black Panther's 96% RT score, 88 Metascore, and 3 Oscar wins make it one of the rare superhero films to be treated as serious cinema rather than just genre spectacle — Killmonger is consistently cited as one of the MCU's few villains with a genuinely compelling ideological argument.

Fan & Critic Buzz

AI Summary

Viewers praise _Black Panther_ as a groundbreaking and engaging film with well-developed characters and compelling storylines. Some consider it one of Marvel's best, while others feel it is overhyped and overrated. The movie's themes and social commentary also spark mixed reactions among viewers.

Reviews

  • The reviews for _Black Panther_ are all essentially saying the same thing: This is a great movie because it's so different from anything we've seen before, not just in the MCU but in the superhero genre overall, the villain is fantastic and _Black Panther_ is just a new and total…

    Gimly · 7/10
  • Overrated and overhyped. Definitely avoid. Watch on redbox if you must.

    hankster3000 · 1/10
  • This is definitely one of Marvel's best because the story is compelling and the characters are well developed. Black Panther and his friends and family must defend themselves and their homeland of Wakanda from the clutches of Klau (Andy Serkis) and Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan).…

    Movie Queen41 · 10/10
  • Really good movie. Good story, lots of fun. This is what DC is missing.

  • It was with some hesitation that I went to see this movie. I was afraid that it would be burdened with too much political and social preaching. Especially knowing how much the movie is praised amongst certain factions in our society today. Sure enough there were indeed some of th…

    Dark Jedi · 7/10
  • I was really surprised how much I liked this movie. There was so much going on; immigration concerns; the fight between saving the world and protecting your own country(sound familiar); the fear of an African country’s resources being pillaged; how best to handle the problems bla…

  • The Black Panther is a fun romp, but it definitely has some issues. First, the good. The action is fun, the emotions hit home, and the story isn't dirt-poor. While the CGI gets ripped on from time to time, I thought it was solid enough for a Marvel movie. The fight scenes were re…

    Dsnake1 · 7/10
  • The character of T'Challa made his debut in Captain America 3: Civil War. In Black Panther, T'Challa returns to his homeland of Wakanda after the death of his father who has been hiding a secret about his brother who lived in the USA. He now inherits the throne after a challenge…

    DanDare · 6/10
  • Overrated due to political correctness; it’s noble and has its points of interest, but it’s also kinda meh RELEASED IN 2018 and directed by Ryan Coogler, "Black Panther” details events when T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) takes over kingship of the hidden African nation Wakanda after…

    Wuchak · 6/10
  • Awesome movie

    trinistud1 · 10/10
  • "Black Panther is Marvelous (pun intended)" T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to his native Wakanda to be crowned king. Not long after he’s challenged for the throne and war looms over his homeland. Black Panther isn’t your typical hero because let’s face it… He’s black. A…

    moovies · 8/10
  • Black Panther will probably be remembered as a culturally significant film more so than a great one, but that shouldn't take away from the movie's deeper theme of inclusivity. This is a really good movie with heart and intelligence. The fact that I have issues with the pacing, th…

    tmdb44006625 · 7/10
  • I really enjoyed this film, it was new uncharted never done before, and they delivered a marvel masterpiece. I look forward to seeing the next one...

    Nelson · 10/10
  • overhyped before release and overrated after release, Black Panther is nothing more than another paint by numbers MCU movie, with boring characters and a lead that lacks charisma

  • Enjoyed that! <em>'Black Panther'</em>, the 18th MCU film, is very good. I really like the world building of Wakanda, as well as the cinematography and costume design. The cast are, as expected, excellent as well. Chadwick Boseman is terrific as T'Challa, as I knew he would be ba…

    r96sk · 8/10
  • This is quite a tough film to review objectively; at times it is as good as any from the comic-book universe; the cinematography and effects are top drawer and the pace of the action is usually well judged and enjoyable. The writing and the acting, on the other hand, are a differ…

    CinemaSerf · 7/10
  • I was hoping to see black revolution all over the world with cool weapons from Wakanda. Sadly that didn't happen, all weapons were destroyed before they were able to leave Wakanda

    mochijohn · 8/10
  • Black Panther is a groundbreaking film that stands out among its comic book movie counterparts. With a nearly all-black cast and a unique visual experience, the film takes audiences to the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda. The story follows T'Challa, who becomes…

  • I could go on and on, or I can simplify it into two points. 1: I liked it better when they called it Skyfall ... and... 2: I liked it better when they called it "The Phantom Menace." Merging the two didn't work, no one in their right mind would actually rip that much of a film wi…

  • **Black Panther is a good and solid entry in the MCU, but I feel like it could have been even better.** Black Panther was a solid sup hero film with amazing characters, immaculate costumes, and an excellent cast. But I struggled with the plot giving greater focus to the villain a…

From the trailer's comments

  • He shot black Panther , infinity war , civil war and endgame while fighting stage 3 cancer . ResT in POWER KING ! WAKANDA FOREVER

    @YuvrajGamit10 · 5271 likes
  • " It's Hard To Forget Someone" " Who Gave You So Much To Remember". - RIP Black Panther 😢🙏

    @trajucreations · 2848 likes
  • "You are a good man with a good heart" Rest in paradise, Chadwick Boseman

    @nikkiabdon724 · 911 likes
  • Nearly a decade later, this is still the BEST trailer for ANY Marvel movie ever. Period.

    @blackwonderBW · 177 likes
  • Still remember when this trailer dropped. Epic.

    @MichaelEMJAYJohnson · 2959 likes
  • Came back after he passed rip man, 2020 has been hard🤦🏽‍♂️

    @kardo3341 · 138 likes
  • This was THE BEST trailer. That music made it legendary.

    @AlexanderNevermind888 · 2221 likes
  • One of the best teaser trailer edits of ALL TIME.

    @Chancler · 3364 likes
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