T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past.
After the events of Captain America: Civil War, Prince T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new king. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakandan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.Written by
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First film in four years (the last being Selma (2014)) to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture without another major nomination (i.e. in either the writing, acting, or directing categories). See more »
Goofs
(at around 2h 5 mins) When T'Challa is addressing the UN, a Welsh flag can be seen among the other flags in the background. As a part of the United Kingdom, Wales doesn't have UN membership in its own right, so this flag would not be displayed. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Young Killmonger:
Baba...
N'Jobu:
Yes, my son.
Young Killmonger:
Tell me a story.
N'Jobu:
Which one?
Young Killmonger:
The story of home.
N'Jobu:
Millions of years ago, a meteorite made of vibranium, the strongest substance in the universe, struck the continent of Africa, affecting the plant life around it. And when the time of man came, five tribes settled on it and called it Wakanda. The tribes lived in constant war with each other until a warrior shaman received a vision from the Panther Goddess Bast, who led him to the Heart-Shaped Herb, a plant that granted ...
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Crazy Credits
The film title and the main cast/crew have their credits briefly appear in Wakandan script before changing to English. See more »
Alternate Versions
In advance of the film's release in India, the filmmakers removed all references to the Hindu god Hanuman presumably to avoid generating any controversy surrounding the film. See more »
In the Trunk
Written by Too $hort (as Todd Shaw) and Shorty B (as Stuart Jordan)
Performed by Too $hort
Courtesy of RCA Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment See more »
His speech at Howard still inspires me. Great movie. Thank you for your work.