Why MCU Fans Are Convinced Namor Is In Black Panther 2

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Since the beginning, MCU fans have been convinced of Namor’s inclusion in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. While there has been some talk of Doctor Doom and a few other Marvel Comics characters, none have received the attention that Namor has in regards to the mystery surrounding Black Panther 2’s villain. Throughout the wait for the upcoming Phase 4 movie, the Avenging Son has been the favorite for this role.

Set photos that confirmBlack Panther 2 will feature underwater scenes are reinforcing the long-held theories that one of Marvel’s oldest superheroes is joining the MCU in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Though there has been a casting report that points to Tenoch Huerta playing the character, no official details about Black Panther 2’s story have built evidence for Namor. However, that hasn’t stopped him from being one of the movie’s biggest talking points. The live-action debut of Marvel’s aquatic anti-hero has driven much of the discussions about the story and what the people of Wakanda will be up against in Phase 4. And though Marvel still hasn’t confirmed his involvement, the Namor theories simply aren’t going away and are only getting stronger.

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MCU fans making the character the favorite for Black Panther 2’s villain can be attributed to a number of reasons, not the least of which being the lack of good candidates for the role. In contrast to heroes like Spider-Man, Black Panther just doesn’t have an impressive rogues’ gallery. In fact, the only notable Black Panther villains from the comics have already been used. Man-Ape, Killmonger, and Klaw all appeared in Black Panther. Without them as options, there weren’t really any villains