All articles tagged with #black panther
Lupita Nyong’o faces renewed online backlash after resurfaced praise for Black Panther’s respectful portrayal of Africa while defending her dual role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, fueling accusations of a double standard in representation; the controversy comes as The Odyssey’s cast and myth-setting draw attention ahead of its July 17, 2026 release.
Hulk and Black Panther are added to MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls as part of the Fighting Avengers alongside Captain America and Iron Man, with a new Wakanda stage and a teaser for the Champion tournament; the game is scheduled for PS5 and PC on August 6 and will feature multiple playable characters and stages.
Michael B. Jordan wins the Best Actor Oscar for Sinners, joining an exclusive group of Black Oscar winners, and his career—from Newark roots and The Wire to Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther—alongside a long-running collaboration with director Ryan Coogler, underscores his status as both a blockbuster star and serious actor; Sinners’ global box office and his Oscar speech spotlight his influence on Black cinema and its evolving prominence in Hollywood.
Coogler discusses Sinners and its record Oscar nods, framing his work as the true reward and stressing mentorship from Spike Lee and John Singleton, the importance of community through Proximity Media, and the need to stay focused amid representation stats. He reflects on the historic moment for Black filmmakers, his joint nomination with wife Zinzi Evans, therapy and family as anchors, and teases future projects including Black Panther 3 and an X-Files-inspired series.
Charts the Fantastic Four’s evolving relationship with Black Panther and Wakanda—from their first meeting in FF #52 (1961) and rival traps to deep alliances against Doctor Doom, through Doomwar and the Future Foundation, to Shuri’s leadership and a multiverse-spanning finale with Reed Richards.
Marvel released the Avengers: Doomsday Wakanda trailer, revealing updated looks for Shuri, M’Baku, Namor, Namora, and the Fantastic Four’s first MCU crossover with the main timeline. The teaser shows Ben Grimm meeting Wakandan delegates, hints at a Doom angle in the Doomsday arc or Secret Wars, and confirms a December 16, 2026 release date.
Michael B. Jordan revealed he needed therapy after immersing himself in the role of Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, as the intense experience left a lasting impact on him, highlighting the emotional toll of fully embodying a complex villain.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a retro-inspired pixel-art brawler developed by Tribute Games, has announced two new characters, Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider, joining its large roster of 15 heroes, with the game set to release in 2025. The game features a unique mechanic where players can swap between two characters, supporting up to four players, and promises an action-packed Marvel experience.
Eyes of Wakanda is an animated anthology series on Disney Plus that explores pivotal moments in Wakanda's history, blending Marvel's fantastical elements with real African history, and offering a more grounded, morally nuanced storytelling approach compared to previous Marvel projects.
Marvel's animated miniseries 'Eyes of Wakanda' starts strong with stunning visuals and an intriguing premise but ultimately falls short due to rushed storytelling and limited episodes, leaving potential unfulfilled in its exploration of Wakandan history and lore.
'Eyes of Wakanda' is a Marvel series on Disney+ that explores Wakanda's history through time, revealing how future events, including the invasion by the alien Horde and the actions of characters like Killmonger and a new Iron Fist, are interconnected. The series introduces a future Queen of Wakanda from 500 years ahead and hints at potential future seasons involving time travel and global conflicts, expanding the Black Panther universe.
A trailer for 'Eyes of Wakanda,' a four-episode animated series executive produced by Ryan Coogler, has been released, set in Wakanda and focusing on the adventures of its warriors throughout history. The show will premiere on Disney+ on August 1 and features a star-studded voice cast. It is part of a broader multi-year TV deal involving Coogler's production company and Disney, with more MCU-related projects in development.
The upcoming four-part animated series 'Eyes Of Wakanda' explores Wakandan history across different eras, featuring warriors and possibly familiar characters, and will be available on Disney+ starting August 1, created by Todd Harris and produced by Ryan Coogler.
EA's Black Panther game, in development for four years and featuring exploration of Wakanda and multiple heroes, was canceled, but leaked concept art offers a glimpse of the project. Despite the cancellation, other Marvel games like EA's Iron-Man and Marvel 1943 are still in development, with potential releases in 2026.
EA canceled a new Black Panther video game and closed Cliffhanger Studios, citing unspecified reasons, amidst browser-related issues in the article.