With two weeks left to its worldwide release, Marvel Studios has started co-promoting Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with various other brands such as Sprite, Lexus, Target, and more.
Two sets of character posters for this movie have already been released, not to mention tons of stills.
Its red carpet premiere is set to hold next Wednesday, October 26. While waiting for more footage, Marvel already quietly confirmed an incoming clip.
New Look At Wakanda Forever
NBA and Marvel Studios have commenced a co-promotional campaign ahead of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s release, named “NBA Forever”.
The campaign tipped off with a promo video that was shared across NBA and Marvel Studios’ social media handles and was aired on ESPN yesterday.
“#NBAForever. Don’t miss an exclusive look at @MarvelStudios Black Panther: #WakandaForever on Wednesday, 10/26 during ESPN’s doubleheader featuring Nets vs. Bucks and Lakers vs. Nuggets!”
@NBA on Twitter
In addition to the clip, the campaign also features the following:
- Team Activations: 11 NBA teams will host Black Panther: Wakanda Forever-themed games. It ranges from custom in-arena content, game promotions, unique merchandise offerings, fan giveaways, and more.
- NBA App: The NBA App will feature an exclusive video where players around the league answer what the words “Wakanda Forever” mean to them.
- Presence at the Film’s LA Premiere: NBA and WNBA stars will attend the premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 26, with coverage shared on the NBA’s social channels and on the NBA App.
- Co-branded Merchandise: Throughout the course of the 2022-23 NBA season, the league and Marvel will introduce a range of exclusive merchandise tied to the film, available for fans to purchase that features their favorite NBA team logos alongside Black Panther: Wakanda Forever marks.
When Will The New Clip Be Released?
The clip is set to release during the doubleheader between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks starting at 7:30 PM ET, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on this information, we can narrow the release window down to 5 hours. Here is a list of all the possible timings for our viewers around the globe:
- 04:30 PM – 09:30 PM PT | October 26, Wednesday
- 06:30 PM – 11:30 PM CT | October 26, Wednesday
- 07:30 PM – 12:30 AM ET | October 26/27, Wednesday/Thursday
- 11:30 PM – 04: 30 AM GMT | October 26/27, Wednesday/Thursday
- 05:00 AM – 10:00 AM IST | October 27, Thursday
- 08:30 AM – 01:30 PM JST | October 27, Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 03:30 PM AET | October 27, Thursday
Will The New Clip Be Released Online?
It looks like the clip will be shown during the games, before it will be available to watch exclusively on the NBA App until Thursday, Oct. 27 at noon ET. It is yet to be revealed whether Marvel Studios will release it on other social platforms.
New Wakanda Forever Stills
Alongside the announcement, Marvel also released various new stills from the movie, featuring Shuri, Queen Ramonda, Okoye, Aneka, and M’Baku.
Notice that Shuri and Aneka are in the same lab where Riri builds her new suit in the 2nd trailer.
A still from T’Challa’s funeral
When Can You Watch ‘Black Panther: Walanda Forever’?
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases in theaters worldwide on November 11, 2022.
Marvel 2022 Release Schedule
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: 11 November 2022
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: December 2022
