Black Panther: Wakanda Forever first reviews are out

Marvel Studios' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' finally unveiled at the film’s world premiere in Hollywood.

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First reactions are emerging online now and they are overwhelmingly positive.

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Anticipation for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' has been sky-high at the box office.

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With a 160-minute runtime, the movie pits the nation of Wakanda against Namor and the undersea nation of Talokan.

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The film’s events follow the death of King T’Challa, played by the late Chadwick Boseman in the first two installments.

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The first film in the franchise was one of the biggest hits in the MCU, grossing $700 million domestically and $1.3 billion worldwide.

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The new film is being described as “a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman” by experts.

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Film critics say the film contains a maturity and seriousness rarely seen in the MCU.

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