The fourth trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has officially clarified a major cliffhanger from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, revealing that M’Baku has ascended as the new king of Wakanda. This development follows a significant moment in the previous film where Shuri accepted the mantle of the Black Panther but chose not to claim the throne. The separation of the roles of Black Panther and king is not entirely new to Marvel lore, but it marks a fresh direction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
M’Baku Takes the Throne
The latest teaser, which is set in Wakanda, features Shuri’s voice-over, confirming M’Baku’s role as the monarch. He is depicted as preparing his people for an impending threat. This narrative shift indicates a larger scale for Doomsday, paralleling the previous X-Men Doomsday trailer that suggested dire circumstances for the mutant world. The storyline echoes the comics leading up to the 2015 Secret Wars event, where T’Challa was the first to grasp the risks facing the multiverse.
Changes in Wakanda are evident during M’Baku’s reign. Shuri’s updated Black Panther armor now integrates a color scheme that reflects Atlantean technology, demonstrating a strengthened alliance between Wakanda and Atlantis. This is an unexpected twist, given M’Baku’s historically more isolationist stance compared to T’Challa, though both kingdoms have typically maintained a distance from the outside world.
The Future of Wakanda and Its Technology
An intriguing aspect of M’Baku’s leadership is whether Wakanda continues sharing its advanced technology with the broader MCU. The arrival of the Fantastic Four in Wakanda is particularly noteworthy, as they may mistakenly believe that other regions of the MCU possess similar advancements. In reality, Wakanda is recognized as the most technologically advanced nation within the MCU, creating a stark contrast with the rest of the universe.
The implications of M’Baku’s leadership and the heightened stakes for Wakanda are significant. His confident and combative style may lead to new dynamics both within the kingdom and in its interactions with other characters in the MCU.
Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts and engage in discussions regarding these developments within the ComicBook Forum. With the anticipation building, it remains to be seen how these changes will impact the unfolding narrative in the MCU.
