The Buzz: Black Panther Royalty

First reactions for Black Panther are in! If you wanted to see Disney and Marvel’s latest project before, you’ll really be itching to see it now.

A bold purple carpet was rolled out for the world premiere of the film took place in Hollywood last night at Dolby Theatre, and the reviews were gushing. Viewers fell for Black Panther’s performances, story, costumes, direction and the cinematic realization of the African Kingdom of Wakanda.

Black viewers were elated with the representation that many have never seen before. With positive representations of black women and a whole cast of black people being portrayed as reality, The Grio editor’s point that there will be an upcoming generation of kids seeing superheroes that look like them.

BLACK PANTHER is incredible, kinetic, purposeful. A superhero movie about why representation & identity matters, and how tragic it is when those things are denied to people. The 1st MCU movie about something real; Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger had me weeping and he’s the VILLAIN

— jen yamato (@jenyamato) January 30, 2018

Black Panther is the best MCU movie ever. I was blown away from start to finish and I’m not even being biased. This was by far the best marvel movie to date. Thank you, Ryan Coogler! #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/8Qh0hlOYAb

— Geeks of Color (@GeeksOfColor) January 30, 2018

The Black Panther carpet, who’s invitation made a request for royal attire, was just as expressive and extravagant as the movie it was leading to. With vibrant colors and eye-catching patterns, stars Lupita Nyong’o and Angela Bassett shined in bright garb paired with gold accessories. Mike Colter and David Oyelowo joined guests stepping out in colorful dashikis.

Costume designer and creator of the Afrofuturistic outfits featured throughout Black Panther,  Ruth E. Carter was more than pleased and proud of what she witnessed on the purple carpet.

Twitter-watchers could hardly handle the royalty that graced the carpet.

Are y’all seeing this #BlackPanther carpet ?! pic.twitter.com/pwJUXSpsMR

— Kia Abrielle (@Kia_Abrielle) January 30, 2018

The pictures from the Black Panther premiere are the definition of Black Excellence! ✊#BlackPanther #BlackPantherSoLit pic.twitter.com/Xgrm3mTWhq

— Merline (@merlinereads) January 30, 2018

Black Panther starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett, Daniel Kaluuya and a list of more stars will hit theatres on Feb. 16, 2018.

~Sydney Shuler