<em>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</em> Does the Near Impossible
It’s a thrilling blockbuster that still makes time for grief.
Making a sequel to a cultural sensation is a challenge to begin with. But the task facing , Ryan Coogler’s much-anticipated follow-up to the 2018 hit , is many leagues more daunting. It has to build upon its fantastic forebear and fit into the unwieldy Marvel Cinematic Universe, all without the commanding presence of ’s star, Chadwick Boseman, who in 2020. On top of that, it has to function as a worthy memorial, letting characters grieve the passing of the character T’Challa and giving viewers the space to
