Watch the new Black Panther trailer and let it convince you it's the coolest MCU movie ever

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If Black Panther isn’t on your radar, then, well, why not? Don’t take my word for it, the new trailer is more than enough. Backed by a new song from Kendrick Lamar and featuring a look at Andy Serkis and Michael B. Jordan’s villains, as well as a few new Wakandan locations, this is about as cool as a Marvel movie gets.

While new scenes are few and far between, we do get a closer look at nominative determinism poster boy Erik Killmonger. Having been one of the few (literal) bright spots while playing the Human Torch in the toothless Fantastic Four reboot, Michael B. Jordan is only too keen to own every scene he’s in here.

Wakanda, though, can make a case for being the star of the show. We’ve already caught a glimpse of the pulsating nightlife during Black Panther’s chase with Andy Serkis’ Klaue and now we’re seeing the other side of Wakanda. Namely, its snowy peaks and, uhh, purple skies. 

Forget Thor: Ragnarok, this might just be the most colourful and vibrant MCU entry yet.

Elsewhere, it’s nice to see The Walking Dead’s Michonne – Danai Gurira – wield another weapon capable of lopping a few heads off – and she sure knows how to use it. Though I’m a little worried that she’s flanking Killmonger in one of the final shots of the trailer. Could T’Challa’s rise to the throne post-Captain America: Civil War be a little less straightforward than we first assumed?

All this, just from 90 seconds of incredible action, so heaven knows how great the finished product is going to be. You’ll need a heart of vibranium not to enjoy it.

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Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.