Black Panther Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: May. 7, 2018

Black Panther

Release Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 Theaters

Director: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Chadwick Boseman • Lupita Nyong'o • Michael B. Jordan • Danai Gurira • Winston Duke

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 14 m

4.4 / 5

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Chadwick Boseman will play T’Challa, the prince of the African nation of Wakanda, who must take over the throne after his father’s murder.

Action Adventure Sci-Fi Superhero

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Black Panther.

Chadwick Boseman
... T'Challa / Black Panther

Avengers: Endgame, Marshall
Lupita Nyong'o
... Nakia

The Wild Robot, A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael B. Jordan
... Erik Killmonger [villain]

Sinners, I Am Legend 2
D
Danai Gurira
... Okoye

All Eyez On Me, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (series)
W
Winston Duke
... M’Baku / Man-Ape [villain]

Us, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Forest Whitaker
... Zuri

The King of Kings, Megalopolis
Daniel Kaluuya
... Ayo

Judas And The Black Messiah, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
F
Florence Kasumba
... T’Challa

The Lion King, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Angela Bassett
... T'Challa's Mother

Zero Day (limited series), London Has Fallen

Crew Behind the Film

The Black Panther behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Ryan Coogler last directed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Creed. The film's writer Mark Bailey last wrote The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari and The Americano.

Director: Ryan Coogler
Screenwriters: Mark Bailey
Joe Robert Cole
Producer: Kevin Feige

Studios: Marvel Studios
Production Company: Marvel Studios

Production Details

What we know about the Black Panther movie production.

Key Facts

Forest Whitaker will play the role of Zuri, an elder stateman in Wakanda. Florence Kasumba will reprise her Captain America: Civil War role as Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje. Daniel Kaluuya will play T’Challa confidant W’Kabi (Variety, 10/7/16).
In the comics, M’Baku was one of Wakanda’s most powerful warriors and one of T’Challa’s biggest rivals (Variety, 9/28/16).
The Black Panther character will debut in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War (10/28/16).
The Black Panther was created by Stan Lee and the character fought along Captain America, The Avengers and The Fantastic Four. The Black Panther is considered the first black hero in mainstream comics.

Production Updates for Black Panther

Oct 2017

Completed

Changed Black Panther movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production set to start in early 2017.

Oct 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The film has been announced for a 2018 release date with Chadwick Boseman set to topline.

Jul 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture
Runtime: 2 hrs, 14 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Black Panther
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Black Panther movie trailers and clips.

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Theatrical Trailer

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Teaser Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Black Panther was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 16, 2018. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Early Man, Irreplaceable You and The Party.

Black Panther was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, May 8 , 2018. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.