The Marvel Cinematic Universe never ceases to excite fans, thanks to content released in theaters and streamed with a Disney+ subscription. If you’ve watched Marvel movies in sequence over the years, you’ve probably seen certain series become fan favorites, such as Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther. Fans are wondering how this story will continue in future Marvel movies, especially after the ending of Wakanda Forever. However, if this outlandish Black Panther rumor turns out to be true, Marvel fans might be very upset (and I don’t blame them). Let’s break it down.
The original Black Panther movie was an Oscar-nominated success and a global sensation. However, the series suffered an unexpected setback when star Chadwick Boseman passed away from colon cancer in 2020. The sequel, Wakanda Forever, pays homage to his legacy, with the cast and crew drawing on real-life grief to craft the character’s story. According to a wild rumor from scooper Jeff Snyder, Marvel plans to recast Boseman’s character T’Challa for the multiverse, and we have to assume fans will be upset about the choice. . After all, people are still mourning the death of the 21 Bridges actor.
According to the report, Marvel is not looking to replace Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa in the main timeline of the MCU. Instead, they seem to be looking to bring the character back into multi-world projects like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. These films will rely heavily on the use of variants, allowing Boseman’s legacy to remain intact while featuring Black Panther in whatever wild action may be featured in the upcoming blockbuster.
For now, this is just a rumor, so it’s best to take it with a grain of salt. But with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom, it’s clear that some variation of the beloved member of the Avengers will appear in the Russo brothers’ upcoming Avengers films. So it seems like it’s not completely out of the question for T’Challa variants to exist.
If this rumor about T’Challa’s recasting turns out to be true, it’s sure to provoke a strong reaction from Marvel fans like me. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a fitting tribute to Boseman, with T’Challa being the last character to appear in a Marvel theme song after Boseman’s death. The studio has really honored the late actor in the past, but casting someone else in his role may upset some fans who are still grieving. These sentiments are valid in my opinion, as Boseman was a real-life hero to many.
Only time will tell if the rumors about T’Challa turn out to be true. The Russo brothers’ movie is still a few years away, so we may be in limbo for a while. However, the next MCU movie is Captain America: Brave New World, which will be released on February 14th. For now, check out the movie’s release date in 2025.
