Black Panther
“Long live the king.”
Synopsis
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-16
Top Cast
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Chadwick Boseman
T'Challa / Black Panther
Michael B. Jordan
Erik Killmonger
Lupita Nyong'o
Nakia
Danai Gurira
Okoye
Martin Freeman
Everett K. Ross
Daniel Kaluuya
W'Kabi
Letitia Wright
Shuri
Winston Duke
M'Baku
Sterling K. Brown
N'Jobu
Angela Bassett
Ramonda
Forest Whitaker
Zuri
Andy Serkis
Ulysses Klaue
Florence Kasumba
Ayo
John Kani
T'Chaka
David S. Lee
Limbani
Nabiyah Be
Linda
Isaach de Bankolé
River Tribe Elder
Connie Chiume
Mining Tribe Elder
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
February 16, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 15, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.35B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.75x
+$1.15B net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Robert Cole, Ryan Coogler, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Simeon Wilkins
- Original Score
- Kendrick Lamar, Ludwig Göransson
- Original Title
- Black Panther
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean, Swahili, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.35B
- Production Studios
- Marvel Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Coogler
Joe Robert Cole, Ryan Coogler, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Simeon Wilkins
Kendrick Lamar, Ludwig Göransson
Rachel Morrison, John Marzano, Igor Meglic
Debbie Berman, Michael P. Shawver
Kevin Feige, Victoria Alonso, Jeffrey Chernov, Louis D'Esposito, Stan Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Eusebio
Stunt Coordinator
Andy Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Robert Cole
Writer
Ryan Coogler
Writer
Kevin Feige
Producer
Debbie Berman
Editor
Michael P. Shawver
Editor
Hannah Beachler
Production Design
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Rachel Morrison
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Baumann
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stuart Lashley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doug Spilatro
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jesse James Chisholm
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jamie Hallett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Panther
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Panther about?
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
Who directed Black Panther?
Black Panther was directed by Ryan Coogler.
Who stars in Black Panther?
The principal cast of Black Panther includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman.
When was Black Panther released and how long is it?
Black Panther was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Panther?
Black Panther had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $1.35B at the worldwide box office (6.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Black Panther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Panther was composed by Kendrick Lamar, Ludwig Göransson.
Is Black Panther based on a book or true story?
Black Panther is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Jack Kirby", Comic Book: "Stan Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Panther?
Black Panther holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).