Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The movie is set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda, which is technologically advanced and rich in vibranium, a rare and powerful resource. T'Challa, the newly crowned king of Wakanda, must defend his kingdom and its people from various threats. The film explores themes of identity, heritage, and the responsibility of power. With its groundbreaking representation of African culture and its all-star cast, including Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, and Michael B. Jordan, Black Panther became a cultural phenomenon and a box office success.
