Black Panther Sequel ‘Wakanda Forever’ Smashes Runtime Expectations

The much-anticipated sequel to Marvel’s Black Panther, titled “Wakanda Forever”, is already breaking expectations, as news emerges that the film will have a runtime far greater than anticipated. According to recent reports, the runtime for Wakanda Forever will clock in at close to 2 hours and 30 minutes, which is a significant increase from the expected runtime of around 2 hours.

While this may seem like a small detail, the fact that the sequel has a longer runtime is incredibly exciting for fans of the Black Panther franchise. Director Ryan Coogler has said that the sequel was already going to be more expansive than the first film, and the longer runtime should allow him to fully explore the world of Wakanda and its characters.

Marvel fans have been waiting anxiously for Wakanda Forever ever since the first Black Panther film was released in 2018. The first movie was a massive success, both critically and commercially, and it won three Oscars including Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score.

But the death of lead actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020 left many fans concerned about the future of the franchise. Boseman was the heart and soul of Black Panther, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt throughout the sequel. However, Coogler has said that Wakanda Forever will not be a recasting of the character, but rather a celebration of who Boseman was and what he meant to people all around the world.

The news of the longer runtime is just the latest example of how much care and attention is being put into this sequel. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has called Wakanda Forever “very important” and “still very much a part of the continuity of the MCU.”

The sequel is already set to feature a star-studded cast, including Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and Angela Bassett, along with newcomers like Dominique Thorne and Michaela Coel.

Despite the challenges of filming during the pandemic, the production team has been hard at work bringing the world of Wakanda back to life. According to reports, the cast and crew have been shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, where an entirely new Wakanda has been constructed.

In conclusion, the news of Wakanda Forever’s longer runtime is just the latest indication that the sequel is shaping up to be a fantastic addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans of Black Panther can’t wait to return to the world of Wakanda and see how Coogler, Feige, and their team, bring this story to life.]