Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o returns as Nakia in “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.” In an exclusive interview, she talks about possible appearances in future “Avengers” films and Nakia’s potential as the new Black Panther.
It’s back to Wakanda! On November 9, 2022, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” opens in cinemas and brings us back to the fascinating land that is the home of the Black Panther. We were allowed to talk exclusively with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o in an interview before the cinema release!
The “12 Years a Slave” actress plays the role of Nakia in the Marvel universe. In the first “Black Panther” she is the partner of T’Challa, but due to the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, this love story will unfortunately not continue. Find out what to expect and if Nakia will become the new Black Panther in our video interview:
Black Panther 2: When does the film start on Disney+?

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been in cinemas since November 9, 2022. An official Disney+ launch date has not yet been set. However, we can expect the film to come to the Disney+ novelty program in February 2023.
Black Panther 2: Trailer
The official trailer for “Black Panther 2” is epic yet sad. We are already given an idea of how Chadwick Boseman’s passing will be handled. It looks like you should take tissues with you to the cinema.
Black Panther 2: Plot

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” represents a sequel to “Black Panther“, but in typical Marvel fashion also makes reference to other films such as “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Widow” or “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier”. In terms of content, the film picks up on the death of Chadwick Boseman and also lets T’Challa die.
Namor, the Marvel counterpart to DC’s Aquaman, is introduced as the antagonist for the residents of Wakanda. Further info is being kept under wraps. After all, Marvel fans should not be spoiled. With Riri Williams, by the way, another new character will be introduced, who will get her own Disney+ series with “Ironheart”.
Black Panther 2: Cast of Wakanda Forever
Most of the stars from “Black Panther” are back in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Exceptions are Daniel Kaluuya and logically Chadwick Boseman. We list you all actors and actresses:
Letitia Wright as Shuri
Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia
Tenoch Huerta as Namor
Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda
Winston Duke as M’Baku
Danai Gurira as Okoye
Martin Freeman as Agent Everett Ross
Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams / Ironheart
Florence Kasumba as Ayo
Michaela Coel as Aneka