Black Panther is a superhero film that was released in 2018. It is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa / Black Panther alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.

In the film, T’Challa is crowned king of Wakanda following his father’s death, but he is challenged by Killmonger (Jordan), who plans to abandon the country’s isolationist policies and begin a global revolution. The film was praised for its direction, writing, acting (particularly that of Boseman, Jordan, and Wright), costume design, production values, and soundtrack. The film was considered one of the best in the MCU, and it was also noted for its cultural significance. The film grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and broke numerous box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film directed by a Black filmmaker, the ninth-highest-grossing film at the time of its release, the third-highest-grossing film in the U.S. and Canada, and the second-highest-grossing film of 2018. The film was named one of the top-ten films of 2018 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute.

The film was followed by a sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which was released in 2022. The sequel is based on the Marvel Comics character Shuri / Black Panther. It is the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The sequel continues the story of the Black Panther and the nation of Wakanda. The film explores the challenges faced by the new Black Panther and the future of Wakanda. The sequel was highly anticipated and was well received by audiences and critics alike. The sequel continues the legacy of the Black Panther and further explores the world of Wakanda and its characters.