![]() ![]() It’s a fitting end to a phase of MCU projects that often dealt with the losses suffered during the Infinity Saga Phase 4 began with the series that featured the memorable line, “ What is grief, if not love persevering.” At the same time, Wakanda Forever lays down crucial groundwork for Phase 5 and the leadup to the eventual conclusion of the Multiverse Saga, Avengers: Secret Wars. ![]() Wakanda Forever weaves in the loss of King T’Challa-and Boseman-as a central plot line. But more surprising than its ticket sales is the film’s willingness and ability to tackle loss and grief in ways you don’t see in your average superhero flick. The much-anticipated sequel scored a massive box office haul in its opening weekend, securing $181 million domestically to become the biggest November opening of all time. And writer-director Ryan Coogler and the tremendous cast of Wakanda Forever came through on every level. ![]() The film would not only have to deliver a conclusion to Phase 4 and a followup to 2018’s beloved, landmark Black Panther, but it would now have to serve as a tribute to a generational talent. When you pair those factors with the devastating news of Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 following his private battle with colon cancer, the challenges facing Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were as formidable as those surrounding any previous MCU release. The increasing pace of projects seemed to take a toll on their overall quality, too. (Especially before K.E.V.I.N.-I mean, Kevin-Feige provided some much-needed clarity on the MCU’s release road map at Comic-Con in late July.) Lackluster visual effects, and concerns about poor working conditions for the overworked and underappreciated VFX artists behind them, became more pronounced as movies and TV shows arrived at a faster rate than ever. While the post-Thanos era has featured a number of standout projects, on the whole it has been inconsistent and has often felt directionless. Following the unprecedented success of Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga, Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe provided a shaky transition into the Multiverse Saga. ![]()
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