The Marvel Cinematic Universe has felt different ever since the passing of Chadwick Boseman. As T’Challa, he inspired countless children who rarely saw heroes that resembled them. Instead of finding another actor to play the role, Marvel chose to have the character pass away as a way to protect Boseman’s legacy. However, in Wakandan culture, death isn’t truly the end, and the MCU continues to celebrate both T’Challa and Boseman by keeping his memory alive. Especially in *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*, the film beautifully showcases how much the hero meant to the people of Wakanda.
T’Challa consistently risked everything to protect his loved ones, battling Killmonger’s oppressive rule and avenging his father’s death throughout his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite his strength, one villain proved too powerful for both Black Panther and Wakanda. While they hoped to fight T’Challa again in *Avengers: Endgame*, they ultimately faced him a second time, leading to what many fans consider the greatest Black Panther scene in the MCU.
T’Challa Defends His Home One Last Time in Marvel Zombies
To really understand Marvel Studios’ new animated series, *Marvel Zombies*, you’ll need to know a little backstory. The show picks up right after an episode from Season 1 of *What If…?* where Earth’s heroes battle zombies. As the world falls to the undead, a team goes to Camp Lehigh hoping to find a cure. They discover Vision is keeping Scarlet Witch alive by feeding her people. A fight ensues, and they manage to get the Mind Stone, which could reverse the virus. Unfortunately, only Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Ant-Man’s head survive. They decide to go to Wakanda to try and create a zombie cure, but a zombified Thanos is waiting for them, and he’s already collected almost all of the Infinity Stones.
The story of *Marvel Zombies* picks up right after T’Challa and his team arrive in Wakanda. They fight desperately against Thanos, and things improve when Thor shows up with Stormbreaker, though he’s badly injured. Black Panther is then left to take the lead. When Thanos gets the final Infinity Stone, he’s about to use its power to cause massive destruction. But Black Panther intervenes, tackling Thanos into Wakanda’s vibranium core, which kills them both and destroys the Stones. Spider-Man points out that Black Panther single-handedly saved everyone still alive on Earth. It’s a heroic end for the character, and potentially a fitting one if the Marvel Cinematic Universe is planning to move in a new direction.
A New Black Panther Could Be Coming to the MCU
Although Marvel Studios has stated that they won’t replace Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther, they appear to be considering a way to continue the character’s story. With the increasing focus on the multiverse – alternate realities with different versions of characters – they can introduce a new Black Panther who isn’t a direct replacement. The upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars* movies will likely include these alternate versions, and leaked artwork suggests a new Black Panther could be one of them. The character in the artwork strongly resembles actor Damson Idris, who has publicly expressed his desire to play the role.
I’m really encouraged by what’s happening with T’Challa in the animated shows – it feels like the MCU is finally open to telling new stories with him. That gives me hope that we’ll see him continue in live-action too, maybe with Idris Elba or another fantastic actor taking on the role. It wouldn’t just be about keeping the character alive in Earth-616, but really showcasing his impact throughout the whole multiverse. Honestly, after everything T’Challa means to so many of us, it’s the perfect way to pay tribute to him.
Marvel Zombies is streaming on Disney+.
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