Black Panther

Play trailer

2:22

Black Panther

PG-13

2018

2h 14m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

96%

Tomatometer

527 Reviews

79%

Popcornmeter

50,000+ Ratings

After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Watch on Fandango

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Black Panther elevates superhero cinema to thrilling new heights while telling one of the MCU's most absorbing stories -- and introducing some of its most fully realized characters.

Read Critics Reviews

Jenna Marotta

IndieWire

Mar 31, 2020

Each man and woman...is resplendent in Ruth Carter's traditional costumes. Indigenous dialects are spoken amid the space flights, museum heists, and car chases.

Go to Full Review

Lawrence Ware

New York Times

Jan 9, 2019

"Black Panther" lived up to the hype.

Go to Full Review

Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Aug 28, 2018

You could feel like everybody felt like they were making something that they were really proud of.

Go to Full Review

Dominic Preston

Tech Advisor

Aug 21, 2026

4.5/5

Black Panther is Marvel at its most creative, with a bold vision, unique aesthetic, and a commitment to taking itself seriously. It can’t totally break free of the Marvel formula, but it does everything it can to play around inside the lines.

Go to Full Review

John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Jul 19, 2025

9.8/10

With its beautiful cinematography, intense action sequences, heavy themes, cultural element, harmonious musical score, and remarkable plot, the film proves to be feasible on its own and also as an integral installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Go to Full Review

Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Feb 16, 2024

5/5

Pushing aside the proclivity to have a empowered science nerd or a plucky quipster as its heroic lead, a Marvel film hasn’t been this brawny, righteous, and tough.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

RJ

May 7, 2025

Oh so worth the watch. It’s amazing to see an African American hero finally get their cinematic justice on screen and it was presented beautifully. Loved the film.

See more

Annette

May 5, 2025

Excellence on Screen 🤩🥂

See more

Al the chill movie guy

May 1, 2025

Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie it’s a cultural phenomenon. The story is powerful, the visuals are stunning, and the performances are unforgettable, especially from Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan. Wakanda feels alive and rich with tradition and futuristic wonder. The film blends action, emotion, and social relevance in a way that sets a new standard for Marvel movies. I left the theater inspired, entertained, and proud. A must-see for everyone!

See more

Tami N

Apr 22, 2025

Wakanda made me want to travel there.

See more

Erron

Feb 23, 2025

Awesome! Great story and cinematics.

See more

bricela d

Feb 18, 2025

it was a great movie

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Ryan Coogler

Director

Chadwick Boseman

T'Challa

Michael B. Jordan

Erik Killmonger

Lupita Nyong'o

Nakia

Danai Gurira

Okoye

Martin Freeman

Everett K. Ross

Aquaman

66%

72%

Aquaman

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Aquaman

Gods of Egypt

15%

37%

Gods of Egypt

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Gods of Egypt

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

92%

98%

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

32%

54%

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Watchlist

Doctor Strange

89%

86%

Doctor Strange

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Doctor Strange

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

The 50 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time: Your Top Box Office Earners Ever Worldwide

Black Mirror Episodes Ranked Best to Worst

25 Memorable Movie Lines of the Last 25 Years

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Chadwick Boseman

4:47

Now Playing

2019 Oscar Predictions: How to Win Your Ballot

28:03

Now Playing

Oscars 2019: Best Picture Nominations, Surprises, and Snubs

8:33

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - Wakanda's Tech

1:13

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - Visionary Intro

1:20

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - The First 10 Years Connecting the Universe

0:58

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - Inspired by Africa

0:44

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - Geopolitical Society

1:26

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - Dora Milaje

0:48

Now Playing

Black Panther: Behind the Scenes - What Does It Mean to Be African?

1:32

Now Playing

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Director: Ryan Coogler
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Action Violence|A Brief Rude Gesture)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 16, 2018, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Feb 1, 2019
Release Date (Streaming): May 2, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $700.2M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

Join The Newsletter

Join The Newsletter

Cookie Settings