‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ First Reactions

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ welcomed its stars, director, and celebrities at tonight’s red carpet world premiere in Los Angeles. It’s been a long time coming for ‘Wakanda Forever’ as it looks to honor the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman with what many will consider a heavy, emotionally-driven sequel. Along the way ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ will introduce Marvel’s first comic book Mutant in Namor the Submariner played by Tenoch Huerta and introduce one or more new wielders of the Black Panther suit.

Those in attendance at tonight’s world premiere will be among the first to see the highly-anticipated sequel before its release on November 11th, bringing forth the first reactions to the film until the general public can weigh in on how impactful this film was. Let’s take a look below at what critics are saying about ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.

It's hard to shake the emotional weight #BlackPanther #WakandaForever carries throughout the entire film. More serious in tone, a wonderful conclusion to Phase Four. It celebrates women as the fiercest protectors of all. Angela Bassett. Tenoch Huerta. Michaela Coel. RIHANNA! pic.twitter.com/9V2gcmKJpA
— espooky bloody marie ? (@TheJosieMarie) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is exactly the cathartic experience I hoped it would be, helping us move past our grief while watching the Wakandans fight to do the same. The intro of Namor was incredible, the story bittersweet and packed with emotionally charged twists. pic.twitter.com/3k3AGYHXq7
— Travis Hopson (@punchycritic) October 27, 2022

Did I liked #BlackPanther #WakandaForever? Yes. Is it the most extraordinary product of Marvel this year? No. Good action, good drama, yet not in my top movies of Marvel. Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda is the MVP of the movie and I truly loved Tenoch Huerta as #Namor. pic.twitter.com/GiDKQtNQIn
— La Oficina Geek (@LaOficinaGeek) October 27, 2022

WAKANDA FOREVER is a beautifully cathartic tribute to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman. Reminds us of his monumental impact & that he's truly still here with us. Great performances from Gurira, Bassett, Wright & Thorne. Huerta was INCREDIBLE. Loved Rihanna's song & Ludwig's score. pic.twitter.com/9eW6uFwP3S
— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever's bigger in scope and scale than #BlackPanther, but its story is also one of Marvel's most intimate and heartfelt. It's definitely a Comic Book Movie, but it’s one that centers grief and the grieving process rather than superheroics and spectacle. Full review soon pic.twitter.com/MzIjwVzjBd
— Charles, Witch from Mercury (@CharlesPulliam) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is fantastic! Coogler delivers a soulful, wondrous sequel that packs an emotional punch & effectively explores relevant world themes. A beautiful tribute to Boseman’s legacy. Letitia & Tenoch are great, & the mid-credits scene is really moving. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/dqoSSfnTR9
— Fico (@FicoCangiano) October 27, 2022

The way that Wakanda Forever transforms the narrative of marginalized groups and refocused you on the priority is efficacious. The introduction of #Namor is powerful, and @TenochHuerta embodies the character. That #IronHeart ? The future of Marvel is bright! #WakandaForever
— Meghan Cooper (@JaMonkey) October 27, 2022

#BlackPantherWakandaForever is a powerful film and a great tribute to Chadwick Boseman. There's never been a CBM like it. Really strong performances all around too. Namor's motivations were a little weak and I felt the runtime, but it's still towards the top of Phase 4 for me. pic.twitter.com/CibfaUTNmR
— Ryden (@RydenScarnato) October 27, 2022

Ryan Coogler's #BlackPantherWakandaForever, above all else, is cathartic. An emotional movie about loss, legacy and healing. The story is intimate, but vast with global power struggles and palace intrigue. Tenoch Huerta's Namor is a FORCE, better than I hoped. So much to discuss. pic.twitter.com/cDFVcPYHRR
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) October 27, 2022

Though not without its flaws, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever accomplishes the difficult task of reckoning with real tragedy while also delivering the same sense of excitement and adventure that has defined Marvel Studios since the early days. #WakandaForever
— Friends From Work (@TheFFWPodcast) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is phenomenal. Easily the best MCU project of Phase 4. I can not understate how masterful the score is from start to finish. There are no weak links in the cast, but I have to give a special shoutout to Angela Basset and Letitia Wright who really blew me away. pic.twitter.com/vzKmvow7Gs
— Jack McBryan (@McBDirect) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is outstanding. It handles loss, grief and revenge with a maturity and seriousness rarely seen in the MCU. Black Panther continues to be their crown jewel. Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett and Tenoch Huerta all bring some of the best acting I've seen all year. pic.twitter.com/ECqGxfEyFi
— Lando (@orlandoenelcine) October 27, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Red Carpet Gallery:

In ‘Wakanda Forever’, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. When Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, alerts them to a global threat and his disturbing plan to thwart it, the Wakandans band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in theaters on November 11th. Tickets are on sale now wherever tickets are sold.

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