Amazing BLACK PANTHER Images Take Us To Wakanda And Introduce Us To Some New Characters

@Doomsday8888 - One major thing I had a love/hate relationship with in the depiction of Aquaman in the DCEU was the Polynesian aesthetic thing they had going on. I loved it because the designs for Aquaman's and Mera's armour, as well as the Atlantean soldiers' armour were gorgeous in the Justice League film with those intricate triangular designs. But I hated it because it was only done because Jason Momoa was cast, his JL look (and his overall look) didn't scream "Aquaman" to me, and there didn't seem to be anymore Polynesian actors or extras being cast anyway.

It seems James Wan has scrapped the entire thing and come up with his own designs. I only like the new Mera look so far. But I'd love to see more, especially how they do Ocean Master.

I'm a sucker for superhero costumes that have a cultural thing like that going on. My favourite ones come from Doctor Strange (got snubbed for an Oscar nomination in that regard in my opinion), Wonder Woman, and now Black Panther.

@Doomsday8888 - I mean he is the one who cast Aquaman's dad so of course. He had to do that in the case. It's still quite obvious this version of Aquaman is part Polynesian. That I don't really have a problem with. It's a cool little aspect considering the Polynesian water gods and stuff.

What I'm really talking about is the design of anything Atlantis, which seems to have changed from a distinct Polynesian aesthetic inspiration, to a more sea life inspiration. In my opinion, this was a smart move. Having that Polynesian touch with no Polynesians could rub people the wrong way. It's like making Moana with characters that look white, black, Hispanic or Asian, but only one Polynesian character.

@TheWalkingCuban - I agree. Ant-Man was the only under-$600m MCU release post-Phase-1, and that was a weird little solo debut of an obscure character with no previous appearances. I fully expect Black Panther to be able to reach anything from $600-800m. Maybe even more, if it is really well received. I'd expect it to have a stronger domestic performance then usual for the MCU's solos, and a lot will depend on how international audiences (like in China) take to it.

T'Challa and Wakande being presented as crucial elements of Infinity War in the trailer(s?) will definitely help boost hype for the movie as well.

@TheWalkingCuban - Domestic for IW will top 500, I won't venture a guess higher than that, though I won't be surprised if it breaks Avengers' domestic and worldwide ceiling.

@LaserKing - Hopefully not in this movie.

@LaserKing - Let that be the mystery of Infinity War. It could be the only stone that brings people back to life (Soul Stone). Their last resort.