Black Panther
- Release Date: February 12, 2018
- Director: Ryan Coogler
- Primary Cast: Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, Sterling K. Brown, Winston Duke
- Screenplay: Joe Robert Cole, Ryan Coogler
- Release Platform: Theatrical
- Subgenre: Action, Adventure, Superhero
- Rating: PG-13
- Runtime: 135 minutes
Synopsis
After inheriting the throne, a young king must confront his isolationist nation’s past and decide what kind of future he’s willing to fight for.
Review
Looks and moves like a conventional action film, though an exploration of deeper themes sets it apart from the MCU crowd. The supporting cast brings energy and complexity, while the world-building feels rich and fully realized. Some elements feel tied too closely to the larger franchise, yet the film’s perspective and layered conflicts give it real staying power.
This movie is part of our complete MCU retrospective.