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At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel Studios announced that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would be the concluding film of Phase Four of the MCU. During the event, a trailer was released that made it explicitly clear: T’Challa is dead. The film’s narrative centers around Wakanda mourning the loss of their king and hero, which signals a significant shift in the MCU’s storyline.
This decision to depict T’Challa’s death explicitly might seem straightforward, but it has sparked considerable controversy and emotional reactions from fans. While many understand and respect the devastating reality of Boseman’s passing, some feel uneasy about how Marvel is approaching his character posthumously.