When will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever be available on Disney+?
Wakanda will be on your home screen sooner than you think.
With the world premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on November 11, the wait is finally over. Following on from the 2018 film starring Chadwick Boseman that breathed fresh air into the MCU with its powerful warriors and cultural recognition, the already critically acclaimed sequel centers on how the kingdom recovers from the death of King T'Challa . Although Boseman was originally scheduled to be in the film, the actor died in August 2020 after a more than four-year battle with colon cancer. His character's legacy lives on with the highly anticipated follow-up, and fans are excited to revisit Wakanda soon.
In the same way other Marvel projects are released in theaters before moving to streaming, the film is expected to arrive on Disney+ soon. If you're wondering the details about the sequel's release on streaming, here's a handy guide to when you can watch it at home.
Editor's note: This article was last updated on January 3 to include the latest streaming details.
When Will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Be Available for Streaming?
The official streaming release date has now been announced. The film will be available on Disney+ on January 20, 2023. That's 70 days after its theatrical release, That's longer than any other MCU movie due in 2022. Thor: Love and Thunder, for example, only had 47 days in theaters before it hit theaters. Another recent Marvel movie that hit the big screen before making the transition to the main screen is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The superhero sequel, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, arrives on Disney+ a full two months after opening in theaters. Once the movie arrives on Disney+, you'll be able to watch it using the following link:
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Will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Be Available to Rent On-Demand?
The answer is yes, although we don't have a date set yet either. Here's a list of where you can rent Black Panther: Forever Wakanda online: Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, and Vudu. Although "Black Widow" was released simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters via an on-demand rental, Walt Disney Studios has decided to drop that release plan since pandemic restrictions eased.
Is the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Soundtrack Available for Streaming?
The original Black Panther film score was so memorable that director Ryan Coogler (who also executive produced the score) and his team Really ups the game for its successor. The soundtrack is now available on Spotify, Apple Music and other music streaming platforms starting November 2, 2022. It's filled with notable contributions, including those from artists like Rihanna, Stormzy, and Future. Rihanna's lead single "Lift Me Up" made its record-breaking debut in its first week, becoming the most played song on American radio in history.
What Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever About?
Read the film's official synopsis here:
In Marvel Studios’ 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), 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 (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
Is the Original Black Panther Available on Disney+?
The 2018 film is available on streaming platforms, so if you want to relive it, now is the time to rewatch it. It's also worth noting that there's a series set in Wakanda already in the works, so fans can rest assured there's more to explore in the Black Panther universe.
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