Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Ryan Coogler reveals original Black Panther 2 story featuring T’Challa and his son
Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther, recently talked about the original plan for the sequel.
He said it was about T’Challa and his young son doing a special tradition called the Ritual of 8.
During this ritual, the son could ask his father anything, and the father had to answer.
But while they were doing this, a dangerous villain named Namor attacked.
Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa, was supposed to be in the movie, but he passed away before it could happen.
This changed the story of the sequel.
Boseman was very important in the Marvel movies, and his death left a big impact.
Recently, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Ryan Coogler revealed the original story for Black Panther 2, which involved T’Challa and his son in the Ritual of 8.
The ritual required T’Challa to spend 8 days with his son, answering any questions, while facing an attack from Namor.
Chadwick Boseman was supposed to star in the sequel but passed away before filming could begin.
Boseman's death significantly impacted the Marvel Cinematic Universe, especially the Avengers storyline.
Chadwick Boseman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honored by Ryan Coogler, Viola Davis, and his wife.
- Who
- Ryan Coogler, Chadwick Boseman
- What
- Original story of Black Panther 2, Chadwick Boseman's passing
- When
- Recent interview, Chadwick Boseman's passing in 2020
- Where
- Happy Sad Confused podcast, Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Why
- To share the original story and its impact, to honor Chadwick Boseman
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Original Story
- Ritual of 8
- Antagonist
- Namor
- Actor
- Chadwick Boseman
- Reason for Change
- Chadwick Boseman's passing
- Significance of Wakanda
- Source of Vibranium
- Boseman's Honors
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame