“Black Panther” isn’t set to debut for another 16 days, but it’s all anyone is talking about already, with many A-listers celebrating the historical and cultural significance of the new Marvel film.
“In no way should there be composure around black panther,” wrote John Boyega. “Celebrate this freely! This movie means history to me and I’m so excited to see this! Big love to all Involved!”
“‘Black Panther’ was incredible, and powerful and everything we need right now,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” actress Chloe Bennet said. “The words ‘cultural phenomenon’ have never felt more appropriate.”
Ava DuVernay, Kumail Nanjiani, Tessa Thompson and James Gunn were also weighed in after they saw the film, with Nanjiani writing, “‘Black Panther.’ So very good. I cheered and laughed and pumped my fist. I’ve never seen a super hero movie like it. Everybody involved with it deserves a medal and a high five.”
“Black Panther” was directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong’o, Daniel Kaluuya, Angela Bassett, Martin Freeman, Forest Whitaker and Andy Serkis.
It will hit theaters on Feb. 16.
See other reactions to the film below.
In no way should there be composure around black panther. Celebrate this freely! This movie means history to me and I’m so excited to see this! Big love to all Involved!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/ava/status/958167557529247744
BLACK PANTHER, my goodness.
— Tessa Thompson (@TessaThompson_x) January 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/ambermruffin/status/958389187480342529
https://twitter.com/IssaRae/status/958356853724872705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fuse.tv%2F2018%2F01%2Fblack-panther-premiere-first-reactions-critics
https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/958244355940130816
Just got back from the Black Panther premiere and after party. You will see this movie five or six times. It is everything and then some.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/958264381434880000
Black Panther was incredible, and powerful and everything we need right now. The words “cultural phenomenon” have never felt more appropriate. Everyone pleaseeeee do yourself a favor and go see it.
— . (@AzukOfficiaI) January 30, 2018