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Black Panther (2018)

Black Panther is the eighteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and sees the titular hero return after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Set in the fictional nation of Wakanda, Black Panther sees the succession of T'Challa as the nation's new king. However, when a mysterious soldier with ill intentions arrives with proof of his claim to the throne, the future of Wakanda is thrown into jeopardy.

Black Panther Theatrical Poster depicting the primary cast
Black Panther
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Drama
Action
Superhero

Director
Ryan Coogler
Release Date
February 16, 2018
Studio(s)
Marvel
Distributor(s)
Disney
Cast
Chadwick Boseman , Lupita Nyong'o , Letitia Wright , Angela Bassett , Winston Duke , Michael B. Jordan , Danai Gurira , Forest Whitaker
Writers
Joe Robert Cole , Ryan Coogler
Runtime
134 Minutes
Budget
$200 million
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