Next Black Panther: who could replace T’Challa in Wakanda Forever?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the much-anticipated Black Panther sequel, follows a country in mourning. The first trailer for the final Marvel Phase 4 movie teased it will begin after King T’Challa’s (played by late actor Chadwick Boseman) death as Wakanda grapples with his loss. But, it will also feature another key storyline: the introduction of the next Black Panther.
After Chadwick Boseman died in August 2020, director Ryan Coogler confirmed Marvel would not replace him as T’Challa in the MCU. However, the final shot in the Black Panther 2 trailer did reveal someone else will take over his Black Panther mantle with a shot of a mystery figure wearing the iconic suit from behind. The updated costume has new gold accents and panther heads embossed into its arms. Although, the big question remains – who is under it?
Well, we’ve combed the comics, taken a deep dive into every frame of the trailer, and checked out what the actors have to say to try and work this out. So read on for our comprehensive guide to who could be the next Black Panther.
The most likely candidate to become Black Panther is T’Challa’s little sister Shuri. The Black Panther mantle is traditionally handed down through generations, so as the next in line to the throne, it makes sense Shuri would be the favorite for the role.
As well as this, there is precedent in the comic books where Shuri once took over when T’Challa was injured. She also certainly has the intellect as a tech whizz, which means she’d be very capable of altering the suit for her specifications too.
If that wasn’t enough, fans also spotted a clue on the Black Panther costume in the trailer. If you zoom in, you can see what looks like a panther with teeth encircling the arm. The
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