When the first Black Panther film was released back in 2018, it very quickly became a bonafide cultural sensation: it was the very first MCU film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and proved immensely popular with fans across the globe.
There were many reasons for this success, but one of the key factors was the memorable lead performance from Chadwick Boseman, who starred as the titular Wakandan superhero.
His tragic death in 2020 therefore left many question marks as to how the sequel would continue the story of the first film, and how it would pay tribute to the late actor.
Recasting the character was very quickly ruled out, but some fans had wondered if Boseman might appear via previously filmed scenes or possibly digital recreation. Read on for everything you need to know.
