It came out a few days ago and was an instant hit at the worldwide box office. In the sequel to the Black Panther movie called “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever“, the Wakanda universe expands to represent other fictional kingdoms.

But the Marvel movie also ushered in a new era for Hollywood: since the first Black Panther movie premiered four years ago, the entertainment industry has introduced more stories featuring black actors.

When Black Panther premiered in theaters in 2018, it was a global phenomenon that “enchanted” audiences. It was the first film from Marvel Studios to be dominated by black actors, as well as a superhero movie with a black host – what many have called groundbreaking. And for viewers of African descent, it was a very important moment as they felt fully represented on the big screen.

He also dispelled the industry myth that big-budget films with black actors didn’t do well at the box office. Black Panther broke world box office records and made history by becoming the first Marvel film to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. It ultimately won three awards in the Costumes, Set Decoration, and Original Soundtrack categories.

But what happened in the last four years when we first met Wakanda on the big screen? The long-awaited sequel in November became the biggest US box office taker of all time. It made $330 million worldwide in its opening weekend and even received positive reviews for its content.

After the tragic death of the protagonist of the original film, Chadwick Boseman, the sequel begins with the demise of T’Challa, also known as the Black Panther. It depicts the kingdom of Wakanda grieving in shock, while his sister Princess Shuri and his mother Queen Ramonda suffer in his absence. In a way, fans are mourning the death of the iconic man on and off screen along with the characters in the film. In addition, there is a parallel with people who have lost loved ones during the pandemic.

But did Black Panther lead to the production of more films with black actors? For television and film experts, there are some signs of progress on what the Academy and other independent productions have been criticized for. Movie recently releasedwoman kingstarring Viola Davis, and next month we’ll see a Whitney Houston biopic titled “I want to dance with someonedirected by Cassie Lemons.

On TV

As for the television sphere, there has definitely been a positive shift in recent years. For example, the Amazon Studios series “Harlemwhich focuses on the lives of four African friends in New York, will soon return for a second season. In addition, a Netflix teen series titled “In my blockended after four successful seasons.

Recently, producer Shonda Rhimes and her company Shondaland signed an agreement with the popular platform and changed it forever. And all because the successful season of the series “Bridgerton”, in which he was a producer, had a cast of different nationalities. Another Hollywood personality, Donald Glover, cast African-descended actors in the series “Atlanta‘ which was a great success.

What stories are we watching? It’s a fact that content continues to generate controversy. In particular, critics point to how often trauma is prioritized in film and television, from police brutality and lynching to slavery. In particular, the latter remains an important topic in American television and cinema.

“Black Panther can do so much. More representation is needed among those who decide whether a project gets the green light and whether it moves forward,” entertainment experts told the BBC.

According to the BBC