Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has arrived in theaters and already Marvel is keen on a third movie and Disney Plus series. Undoubtedly, Marvel President Kevin Feige has every faith in how Ryan Coogler delivers the Black Panther from his writing and directing. As of the moment, critics and advanced screening audience has nothing but praises to say for the sequel. Marvel has the movie as its bookend for Phase 4 and it already paves the way for the Multiverse Saga.
Marvel Eyes Black Panther 3 And Disney Plus Shows
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Coogler is so successful in building the nation of Wakanda paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of the warrior prince. The sequel only fortified the richness of the Wakandan lore and role in the MCU. Now, Marvel sees more projects for the franchise down the line. In fact, according to ComicBookMovie, a third movie is already in early talks. What’s more is that not just one project that is Wakanda-centric is on the drawing board for Disney Plus.
This doesn’t come as a surprise, especially for those who have seen the movie and the sequel. The first movie Black Panther that hit the theaters in 2018 wowed both critics and audience alike. It boasts 7 nominations from the Academy Awards, 3 of which they won. Oscar awards are Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score), Best Achievement in Costume Design and Best Achievement in Production Design. The movie had nominations for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song), Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing.
As for the numbers? Black Panther takes pride as the first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe generate the opening weekend domestic box office that is more than its total production budget. The production budget of $200 million was already back in sold tickets worth $202 million in the first week alone.
Marvel Eyes Black Panther 3 And Disney Plus Shows
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For Black Panther 3, there will be some time to wait. Nevertheless, Phase 6 of the MCU has several dates without a title on its slate. Any chances that one of those belong to the Black Panther threequel would be very high. Furthermore, Disney Plus series focusing on Wakanda can cover many aspects of its culture. For one thing, they can feature stories of past Black Panthers or the The Dora Milaje. There is also the possibility that Ironheart will have some episodes within Wakanda.
Definitely, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever truly secures Black Panther’s mark in the MCU.
