Marvel Studios has dropped the first teaser trailer for Black Panther, giving fans an epic taste of what they can expect when the King of Wakanda takes to the big screen in his first solo film next year. The characters, costumes, and set pieces are stunning, the fight choreography is top-notch, and most importantly, it looks like Marvel is fully commited to doing the character justice and honoring his rich and diverse background.
We have collected 40 images from the trailer, highlighting key pieces of the footage in sequential order to give you a closer look at what you can expect from Black Panther. See them below:
We begin with some familiar MCU faces
The imagery looks breathtaking
Ulysses Klaue enlightening Everett Ross on the true nature of Wakanda
Make way for the King
Such vibrant colors
Our first taste of Wakanda's quintessential advanced technology
You mess with the Panther...
...you get the claws
The strength to throw grown men around like rag dolls
Don't waste your bullets, that suit is made from Vibranium
This is why you don't want to head to Wakanda without an invitation
Ever feel like you're being watched?
Okoye looks a little nervous...
...but T'Challa simply looks unimpressed
Another display of gorgeous imagery
Zuri, the elder statesman
Our first look at Erik Killmonger
I'm sure those explosives aren't meant for nefarious purposes...
...Spoke too soon
Enter Nakia
You don't mess with the Dora Milaje
The King greeting his people...
...with open arms
At least Klaue's using his newfound freedom wisely
Looks like Wakanda will continue to open up to the outside world
Sayyy, isn't that the Human Torch? Whoops, wrong studio.
Some more brilliant costume designs
Perhaps the throne room?
T’Challa’s Mother Ramonda
It's like watching poetry in motion
Killmonger looks to be outnumbered...
...but he doesn't seem to care
Looks like they're surrounded
Here comes Shuri with a set of toys that could probably put Tony Stark to shame
MAN-APE!
Looks like we'll see some new abilities from Black Panther
From one car...
...to another
Alright, Marvel. We're ready!
Not soon enough, though. We want it NOW!