Co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler, «Black Panther» is a radically different kind of comic - book movie, one with a proud Afrocentric twist, featuring a nearly all - black cast, that largely ignores the United States and focuses instead on the fictional nation of Wakanda — and guess what: Virtually everything that distinguishes «Black Panther» from past Marvel pics works to this standalone entry's advantage. (variety.com)
Now the King of Wakanda, a fictional nation hidden in Africa, T'Challa, a.k.a. the Black Panther, reigns in the interest of peace and the protection of his people. (punchdrunkmovies.com)
Marvel's African superhero Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) is part of a charismatic cast in this stand - alone entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe set in the fictional nation of Wakanda and directed by Creed's Ryan Coogler. (timeout.com)