Numerous theories have been taking root in the identity of the next person that will pick up the crown and take the role of Black Panther. A new theory deals with the possibility of king T’Challa’s son taking up the throne as the rightful heir of the kingdom. And as per recent sources, the timeline of both the events i.e., post-Avengers: Endgame and Black Panther…do match.
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Many fans will be shocked to know that Black Panther does have a son. Although the partners differ in the movies and the comics. Azari T’Challa is the son of king T’Challa and the mutant Storm in the comic books. Yes, you read that right. The duo has a superhuman son with the kingdom of Wakanda for his legacy. But the partner will be changed in the movie as the mutants (specifically) Storm has not been included in the MCU yet!
King T’Challa formed a romantic relationship with Nakia. Considering that Nakia was pregnant around the time of Black Panther and didn’t snap away in the blip, her’s and T’Challa’s son would be around 6 to 7 years old around the time the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever take place.
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A certain theory also proclaims that T’Challa’s sister Shuri will be the one protecting Wakanda at all costs and later ruling as queen regency until Azari comes of age. However, most people think that the throne should rightfully belong to Azari since he will have his father’s morals along with his bravery.
Matt Ramos, a renowned pop-culture journalist tweeted about this theory along with some proof.
Could this be Okoye saving T’challa’s son?👀 pic.twitter.com/jdcjmntq56
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) July 29, 2022
The tweet was soon followed up by another tweet wherein he explains the timeline as a means of evidence to support this theory.
Timeline wise it could match up. If Nakia got pregnant towards the end of Black Panther & never got snapped + 1 or 2 years later, the son could be around 6 or 7.
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) July 29, 2022
The fans quickly offered their joy upon finding a potential view of the high and mighty king T’Challa’s son.
If it is. Then it'll be the best thing the movie will offer
— Mathew mbang (@MbangMathew1) July 29, 2022
It definitely is 🥳
— Arthur (@Arthur__616) July 29, 2022
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However great this idea might be, the film is also about honoring the death of beloved actor Chadwick Boseman. Therefore, it would make sense for the throne of Wakanda to pass over to the next generation.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever comes out on November 11, 2022.
Source: Twitter
