BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

In theaters Nov. 11 Following the death of King T’Challa, the nation of Wakanda goes to war against an army of Atlanteans. Many warriors must step up in his place. “Wakanda is trying to move forward but it’s extremely difficult,” says Letitia Wright, who returns in the sequel as T’Challa’s grieving sister, Princess Shuri. “Our movie unpacks this in a way our audience can relate to.”

Behind the Scenes The cast and crew were dealt an unimaginable loss when Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman died from cancer in 2020 at age 43. To deal with the grief, Wright says that everyone came together for a day of remembrance on the first day of production. “We were able to share our thoughts and memories of him,” she says.

Why It’s Golden It’s the follow-up to Marvel’s Oscar-nominated global phenomenon, for starters. And in this installment, Wright adds, “we’re exploring the world of Wakanda and unlocking more layers of the characters, especially with Princess Shuri.”

SUPERHERO BONUS Dwayne Johnson unleashes ancient wizardry powers— for good and evil—in the modern world in DC Universe’s Black Adam (in theaters Oct. 21).