Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Kernel Score: 74% · 7,314 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2022-11-09
Runtime: 162 minutes
Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A sombre, grief-heavy sequel that honours the late Chadwick Boseman, with strong performances and uneven pacing. It's long and mixed, and it asks more of fans than it rewards.
Watch it if you
- loved the first Black Panther
- want a Marvel film with real mourning
- like Ryan Coogler's style
Skip it if you
- want a light superhero romp
- haven't seen the first film
Best for: Marvel catch-up night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a PG-13 superhero sequel dealing with grief, loss of a loved one, and political conflict between nations.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes superhero action and combat sequences typical of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, along with themes of death and loss.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
If you liked Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Black Panther (2018) — 83%: The first film, with the same world and cast.
- Sinners (2025) — 97%: Same director, bold and rich in feeling.
- Creed (2015) — 84%: Same director, a heartfelt story of legacy.
- Fruitvale Station (2013) — 81%: Same director's moving real-life drama.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) — 91%: A grief-heavy superhero finale.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Big superhero conflict with personal stakes.
Director
Cast
- Letitia Wright as Shuri
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor
- Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia
- Danai Gurira as Okoye
- Winston Duke as M'Baku
- Angela Bassett as Ramonda
- Martin Freeman as Everett Ross
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
- Dominique Thorne as Riri
- Florence Kasumba as Ayo
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever FAQ
Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A sombre, grief-heavy sequel that honours the late Chadwick Boseman, with strong performances and uneven pacing. It's long and mixed, and it asks more of fans than it rewards.
Where can I watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
In the US you can stream Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever OK for kids?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a PG-13 superhero sequel dealing with grief, loss of a loved one, and political conflict between nations.
What movies are like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
If you liked Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, try Black Panther, Sinners, Creed and Fruitvale Station.