As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band togetherwith the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman)and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda." However, if you want the Blu-ray or the 4K versions, there’s some great news. You can get these releases a week earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Domestic Box Office For Nov 11, 2022". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022 . Retrieved November 18, 2022.

Travis, Ben (September 26, 2022). "Kevin Feige On Not Recasting T'Challa In The MCU: 'It Was Much Too Soon' – Exclusive". Empire. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022 . Retrieved October 4, 2022. a b "Shows A-Z - voices rising: the music of wakanda forever". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023 . Retrieved March 15, 2023. A Wakandan warrior and member of the Dora Milaje. Aneka later takes upon the mantle of the Midnight Angels, along with Okoye. Aneka is romantically involved with Ayo. [8] Coel was drawn to the character being queer as in the comics, and Coogler described Aneka as "kind of a rebel". [16] Coogler, Ryan (April 16, 2021). "Ryan Coogler Pens Op-Ed Denouncing Georgia's New Voting Law [Exclusive]". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021 . Retrieved April 16, 2021.

Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross: An agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who has previous ties to Wakanda. [24] The king of Talokan, an ancient civilization of underwater dwelling people, [17] [15] who refer to him as the feathered serpent god K'uk'ulkan. [18] Huerta said Namor decides to get involved in the surface world after T'Challa publicly reveals the truth of Wakanda at the end of the first film, which consequently puts Talokan in "jeopardy", leading Namor and his people to "take action to protect themselves". Huerta also confirmed that the character is a mutant as in the comics. [19] Huerta called Namor an anti-hero, [20] explaining that it was important to both him and Coogler to humanize the character by making his motivations understandable despite him having an antagonistic role in the film. [21] Coogler was enthused to include Namor's "really unique features" from the comics, including his ankle wings and pointy ears. [15] He also described the character as "kind of an asshole, kind of romantic, and just incredibly powerful". [8] Huerta learned the Yucatec Maya language for the role, [22] as well as how to swim. [23]

Often portrayed as an antagonist, Namor is now viewed as more of an anti-hero. He's regularly teamed up with other superheroes to keep his home city of Atlantis safe from intruders, and has appeared on numerous superhero rosters including the Avengers. However, he's also worked alongside major supervillains such as Doctor Doom. Namor is only too happy to join forces with Marvel villains, then, if it means Atlantis and his people are shielded from land dwellers, who Namor isn't exactly a fan of. As we mentioned previously, a robust theatrical window is ahead, a bare minimum of 45 days, with no plans for the Ryan Coogler directed and written movie to land on Disney+ at the end of the year (ala Strange World)." A powerful warrior and leader of Wakanda's mountain tribe, the Jabari. [7] Duke indicated that following the Jabari's involvement in the events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), the tribe is no longer isolated from the rest of Wakanda. He also felt M'Baku was trying to figure "out how to move forward" in this new world for Wakanda, much like many in the real world were trying to do in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. [12] Couch, Aaron; Kit, Borys (December 10, 2021). "Heat Vision". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021 . Retrieved December 11, 2021.Polo, Susana; Patches, Matt; Goslin, Austen (November 10, 2022). "Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is now one of Marvel's most important characters". Polygon. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022 . Retrieved November 11, 2022. Klissmman, Daniel (November 8, 2022). "Does Namor's Talokan Exist In Marvel Comics?". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022 . Retrieved November 10, 2022. As for other Talokanil we'll see, Mabel Cadena (The Envoys) will play Namora, a cousin of, and advisor to, Namor. Alex Livinalli (Ozark, American Horror Story) portrays Attuma, a fearsome Talokan warrior.

The film was released on Disney+ on February 1, 2023, with an IMAX Enhanced version also available. [153] It was also released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 7, 2023. The home media includes audio commentary, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and various behind-the-scenes featurettes. [154] Upon its release on Disney+, the film became the most-watched Marvel film premiere globally on the service, based on hours streamed in its first five days. [155] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ] On set for the sequel, Wright sustained minor injuries from a stunt rig that left her hospitalized in Boston. Sources said that the injuries would not impact scheduling. Producer Kevin Feige in December 2020 on the decision to not recast Boseman's role of T'Challa following his death [55]

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McIntosh, Steven (January 24, 2023). "Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge". BBC. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023 . Retrieved January 24, 2023. Paige, Rachel (February 16, 2021). "Marvel Studios Announces Assembled, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021 . Retrieved June 22, 2022. The trade revealed that Wakanda Forever is planned to have a theatrical tenure of at least 45 days before coming to theaters with "no plans... to land on Disney+ at the end of the year:"And while fans will have to wait longer than expected for its streaming debut, now is the perfect time to enjoy this massive new adventure on the big screen as the world takes in the latest Marvel spectacle. Giardina, Carolyn (December 7, 2022). "Dinosaurs, Demons and the Deep Sea: Behind the Visual Effects of the Year's Biggest Movies". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023 . Retrieved March 18, 2023. Production started at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 29, 2021, [83] under the working title Summer Break. [84] Prior to Boseman's death, filming had been set to start in March 2021. [57] At the start of filming, Feige announced that "everyone" from the first film was expected to return. [83] Autumn Durald Arkapaw serves as the cinematographer, after doing so on Marvel Studios' Disney+ series Loki, replacing the first film's cinematographer Rachel Morrison. [85] A long time collaborator of Coogler's, Morrison planned to return for Wakanda Forever but was unable to due to a scheduling conflict with her film Flint Strong caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [86] Discussing the use of anamorphic lenses as opposed to spherical lenses, Coogler explained that anamorphic lenses "warp the image a little bit", which fit with the film having "the fog of loss over it"; a "profound loss... can warp how you look at the world". [15] Arkapaw used Panavision T Series anamorphic lenses which were specifically modified by Panavision. [87] Wright, Gurira, Nyong'o, and Kasumba bonded together on set while dealing with their grief for Boseman's death, with Wright and Gurira particularly connecting through taking walks together. Gurira described feeling emotional while entering the throne set, as she remembered filming scenes with Boseman during the first film, and said that Coogler helped her process her grief. [74]