Wakanda Forever, sequel to the hit Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Black Panther, arrives in Australian cinemas in November 2022. For those who haven’t watched the first Black Panther movie from 2018, this is the perfect time to watch it, less than a month before the much-awaited sequel graces the big screen. Besides, Black Panther is one of the best in the MCU, which makes it even more of a must-see.
Starring the late Chadwick Boseman, it follows the Marvel Comics character, Prince T’Challa, his ascent to the throne after the death of his father, and the threats he faces head-on to protect the African nation of Wakanda. Read on to learn more about how to watch movie in Australia using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Black Panther preview
After the tragic death of the king of Wakanda, his son Prince T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home and takes his rightful place as king, only for his reign to be challenged by his cousin, Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan).
Wakanda has thrived for centuries, using vibranium to develop advanced technology. To protect themselves from the rest of the world, the nation hides its true nature and poses as a Third World country to stay out of the global limelight and operate with full autonomy.
Killmonger wants this policy changed to begin a global revolution using Wakanda’s unrivalled technology. Misguided and vindictive, Killmonger’s vision could put Wakanda and the entire world at risk.
He also wants revenge for the death of his father, N’Jobu, who was killed by T’Challa’s father, T’Chaka, after the former was caught stealing vibranium from Wakanda to assist black-market arms dealer, Ulysses Klaue.
As T’Challa’s leadership is tested and the future of his people and the world in jeopardy, the young king rallies his allies, forges new ones, and releases his true strength and power as the Black Panther.
Prior to his solo film, the character first entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Captain America: Civil War. After its 2018 release, it became the first superhero movie to receive a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars and is considered as one of the best standalone Marvel films.
Black Panther trailer
You can watch the official Black Panther trailer below.
Black Panther Australia on demand guide
With the sequel scheduled to arrive in November of this year, fans who want to rewatch the Marvel film can easily do so on Disney Plus, which you can stream instantly on demand.
| Movie | Running Time | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Black Panther | 2h 41m | Disney Plus |
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever release date
One of the most highly anticipated superhero movies, Black Panther’s sequel arrives in Australian cinemas on 10th November 2022 with tickets now available for purchase. No streaming premiere has been announced yet, although it usually takes a couple of months before a Marvel movie becomes available for Disney Plus subscribers after a film’s release in theatres.
With the release of the sequel also comes the question from its many fans: “Who is the new Black Panther?” Producer Kevin Feige, however, confirmed back in 2020 that the role of T’Challa would not be recast. Instead, Wakanda Forever will focus on its other main characters and the new threats that the nation will face.
Which streaming services show Black Panther?
Only Disney Plus has exclusive rights to broadcast the film, which the streaming service still offers on demand. For other streaming TV options, you can also rent or buy the film and watch via pay per view (Apple TV, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Fetch, Telstra TV Box Office), but the only place to stream through subscription is Disney Plus.
| Streaming Services | Black Panther |
|---|---|
| Disney Plus | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Black Panther in Australia?
To watch Black Panther, Australia now has Disney Plus. New customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan, priced at $13.99 and $139.99, respectively. In addition to Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, and National Geographic content, Disney Plus offers the Star channel more content that’s catered to adult audiences. Being produced by Marvel Studios, a a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, the movie is not available on free to air.
Stream Black Panther on Disney Plus
The Marvel Black Panther movie is available on Disney Plus. New customers will need to sign up for an account to access the streaming service and its rich catalogue of content, including the best Disney Plus shows.
With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream movies on several screens. Disney Plus allows users to stream on up to four screens at the same time for the monthly price of $13.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $139.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $12 per month.
With its catalogue of superhero films, it’s about time to join Disney Plus. You can also check out our Disney Plus review to know more about the service and its features.
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Black Panther cast
Black Panther is a major Hollywood movie to have an African-American director (Ryan Coogler) and a predominantly black cast. Headlined by the King of Wakanda, T’Challa is portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman, alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, and Daniel Kaluuya. Angela Bassett also stars in the film as the Queen Mother of Wakanda.
We’ve listed the complete Black Panther cast below, as well as their respective characters.
Other movies on Disney Plus
The Disney Plus library is home to a huge range of best Disney Plus shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world, including Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. More than an action-packed film featuring a black superhero, the film effectively addresses issues of being of African descent.
That’s why a Marvel movie headlined by a black hero is something that the world needs to see. Fortunately, you can stream the movie right now on demand, alongside hundreds of other films, so you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Thor: Love and Thunder, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and many more. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Disney Plus below so there’s always something to search and watch.
Streaming devices for Disney Plus
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream TV shows and movies on Disney Plus at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Foxtel: Yes – Foxtel iQ5, iQ4 or iQ3
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Fetch TV: Yes
