Story for Black Panther: New Wakanda (2026)

In the wake of King T’Challa’s passing, Wakanda stands at a crossroads. The nation has opened its borders to the world, sharing its vibranium technology under the leadership of Queen Shuri, who has taken up the mantle of the Black Panther. However, peace is short-lived. A mysterious underwater civilization, long hidden from the world, emerges with a vengeance. Led by Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the Talokanil—a people mutated by vibranium-infused waters—demand Wakanda relinquish its dominance over the precious resource, claiming it as their birthright.

As tensions escalate into all-out war, Shuri must navigate her dual role as a scientist and warrior, forging uneasy alliances with old friends like Okoye and Nakia, and new allies, including Riri Williams (Ironheart), a brilliant young inventor from the United States. The conflict uncovers a deeper conspiracy: a shadowy cabal of global powers seeking to exploit the chaos to seize vibranium for themselves. Torn between protecting her people and honoring her brother’s legacy of unity, Shuri faces her greatest challenge yet—redefining what it means to be a hero in a world on the brink of collapse.