First reactions to Wakanda Forever call it an 'outstanding', 'soulful' and 'wondrous sequel'

The reactions are from the film's world premiere

The first reactions to the highly awaited Marvel superhero sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, are out after the film's world premiere.

The Ryan Coogler directorial has been met with glorious reactions, with journalists who caught the film appreciating its action, villain, story and Coogler's direction that eschews the studio's signature style.

Reactions have also pointed out the emotional weight of the film after the demise of Chadwick Boseman who originally essayed the role, and have appreciated the film's take on grief and healing.

Here are some of the reactions:

Black Panther: #WakandaForever is Marvel's most poignant and powerful film to date. It's heavy and dark in the way that it needed to be, and mostly abandons the studio's trademark tone. The craft work levels up in every conceivable way, and the performances rise to the occasion. pic.twitter.com/aAK7jjRMra

— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is fantastic! Coogler delivers a soulful, wondrous sequel that packs an emotional punch & effectively explores relevant world themes. A beautiful tribute to Boseman’s legacy. Letitia & Tenoch are great, & the mid-credits scene is really moving. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/dqoSSfnTR9

— Fico (@FicoCangiano) October 27, 2022

It's hard to shake the emotional weight #BlackPanther #WakandaForever carries throughout the entire film. More serious in tone, a wonderful conclusion to Phase Four. It celebrates women as the fiercest protectors of all. Angela Bassett. Tenoch Huerta. Michaela Coel. RIHANNA! pic.twitter.com/9V2gcmKJpA

— espooky bloody marie (@TheJosieMarie) October 27, 2022

#BlackPanther Wakanda Forever is excellent. An immensely powerful story of forging forward — shattering at times, but also beautifully cathartic and heartening. Cannot get over how well the film earns that title. pic.twitter.com/jYZedeJgT1

— Perribite (@PNemiroff) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is outstanding. It handles loss, grief and revenge with a maturity and seriousness rarely seen in the MCU. Black Panther continues to be their crown jewel. Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett and Tenoch Huerta all bring some of the best acting I've seen all year. pic.twitter.com/ECqGxfEyFi

— Lando (@orlandoenelcine) October 27, 2022

Tenoch Huerta is mesmerizing as Namor. He met all my expectations and EXCEEDED THEM & the underwater shots of this film are to die for #BlackPanther #WakandaForever

— espooky bloody marie (@TheJosieMarie) October 27, 2022

I saw #WakandaForever and trying to hold space to really gather my thoughts. Will share more soon but for now I will say it is a beautiful depiction of how grief and love co-exist, and the healing in the depths of some of our greatest pain. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/FVNrNdiCJh

— Kay-B (@TheLadyKayB) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is absolutely EPIC!

The action is awe-inspiring, the cinematography is exquisite & it’s emotionally gut-wrenching!

Make no mistake, #Shuri is the star of the film & Letitia Wright is incredible. #Marvel #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/zocFnLxlGX

— POC Culture - Wakanda Forever (@POCculture) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever REVIEW: MARVEL’S MAGNUM OPUS. Ryan Coogler does it again, delivering a very EMOTIONAL, EPIC & sexy, horny adventure. WOW. This isn’t just another superhero movie, it’s one of the BEST films ever! GREAT action too. A fitting end setting up what’s next #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/xZeh7YPtMu

— watching as intended (@theatomchode) October 27, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever feels like a war movie. It's emotional, heavy, intense & phenomenal. Namor is an incredible & powerful villain. #WakandaForever focuses on grief, loss, & vengeance. You aren't ready for the Marvel logo & mid credit. It honors Chadwick perfectly. pic.twitter.com/glFAFgKX9i

— Tessa Smith - Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) October 27, 2022

Black Panther: #WakandaForever is as epic as Marvel sequels get. The story is hugely ambitious & thematically rewarding with gut-wrenching twists and turns throughout. You feel the length but it’s fun, wildly beautiful and has the best credits scene in Marvel history, no contest. pic.twitter.com/zD8nYIFKXC

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) October 27, 2022

#WakandaForever is phenomenal. Easily the best MCU project of Phase 4. I can not understate how masterful the score is from start to finish. There are no weak links in the cast, but I have to give a special shoutout to Angela Basset and Letitia Wright who really blew me away. pic.twitter.com/vzKmvow7Gs

— Jack McBryan (@McBDirect) October 27, 2022

Wakanda Forever stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, and Florence Kasumba in prominent roles.

The film is set to release in India on November 11.

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First reactions to Wakanda Forever call it an 'outstanding', 'soulful' and 'wondrous sequel'

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