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

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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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Who stars in Black Panther – Cast List

Chadwick Boseman
... T'Challa / Black Panther

Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War
Lupita Nyong'o
... Nakia

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

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

The Thomas Crown Affair, Godzilla vs. Kong
W
Winston Duke
... M’Baku / Man-Ape [villain]

Avengers: Doomsday, The Fall Guy
Forest Whitaker
... Zuri

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

Get Out, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
F
Florence Kasumba
... T’Challa

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

Zero Day (limited series), Survivor

Who is making Black Panther – Crew List

A look at Black Panther behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ryan Coogler last helmed Sinners and Ryan Coogler’s Next Movie. The film's writer Mark Bailey last penned 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 – What we know about the Black Panther

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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

Black Panther Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Teaser Trailer

Black Panther Release Date: When was the film released?

Black Panther was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 16 , 2018. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Early Man, Monster Hunt 2 and Irreplaceable You.

Black Panther DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Black Panther is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, May 15, 2018. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Black Panther today on Amazon.

Black Panther Digital Release Date

Black Panther is coming out 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.