Black Panther - Going Beyond the MCU Fandom

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Black Panther is one of those films that I'd be surprised if someone hadn't seen. Yes, it is a solo superhero film, without bringing in any of our main Avengers, the only other MCU character we know prior to this besides Black Panther being Everett Ross, but that's what makes Black Panther all the more impressive. Finding itself months before Infinity War, Black Panther had it's first black superhero lead. While War Machine and Falcon came second to Iron Man and Captain America, and Nick Fury is the big boss of all, Black Panther is a full showcase on an African hero and taking place in the fictional Wakanda in Africa.
Beyond continuing the MCU, Black Panther was important socially by putting Black Panther as equals to, if not the original six, than at least to the likes of Doctor Strange and Spider-Man in terms of power and importance level, but also over-passing so many superheroes in terms of box office and popularity. While Captain Marvel tried to replicate this with women, it failed to make as much movement, for Chadwick Boseman's charisma, as that of his cast, brought fans and non-fans alike together, something Brie Larson is unable to do.
Bringing to light injustice faced by the black community, Black Panther is also an incredible action film, none of the characters made of weaker standing to others. Even Everett Ross is highlighted, BBC's Watson shooting down planes and being put in awe by Wakanda, all while have some nice little quips to the entertainment of the audience.
Sadly, both Black Panther and Shuri are dusted, Shuri's death being revealed to us through Endgame trailers, only Okoye living, but not being really showcased in Endgame trailers beyond those showing what happened in Infinity War. This brings into question, will Black Panther need to be rewatched for Endgame? The trailers have been concealing so much, and never have we got a glimpse of these two alive, yet we also know that much of the film is being hidden from us. If there truly is going to be a transition of power and a redone line up of the Avengers, Black Panther seems to be one of our top non-original six Avengers fit to lead, or to at least form the central core, as Iron Man, Cap and Thor had been. Because of it's proximity to Infinity War, and vibranium, I do still believe we will find this film key for Endgame, though.
So, while it doesn't necessarily seem to hold a key to Endgame's, I would say to put Black Panther high on your rewatch list. Beyond Endgame, it is a great film, its entertainment value not waning from rewatching, and important in terms of society.

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