The Best Fashion Looks From The 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Premiere

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever worldwide premiere happened on Wednesday, October 26 in Los Angeles, California, and attracted a ton of top-tier fashion.

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' purple carpet
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The official worldwide premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever took place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Hollywood's best and brightest attended the event, including all the main figures from the movie, from Lupita Nyong'o to Danai Gurira to Ryan Coogler. The premiere was bittersweet: with the cast honoring Chadwick Boseman, who died after a four-year battle with colon cancer in 2020.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 11, 2022. And it is already receiving rave reviews online so far.

The premiere also saw many fashion-forward actors and actresses grace the red carpet. Here are some of the best looks we saw.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

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Legendary actress Angela Basset, who plays the Queen of Wakanda, arrived on the red carpet in a high-sheen magenta dress designed by Moschino. She paired it with an equally eye-catching pair of pink platform heels by Le Silla and tied the look together with her signature full hair.

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

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Always one to make a fashion-forward statement, Lupita Nyong'o, who plays Nakia in the film, arrived in an all-white ensemble by Balmain's 2023 spring collection. Her hairstyle was tied together by cowries and ropes, adding a dash of regal glamor to the overall look.

Rihanna

Rihanna attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Rihanna, who is a new mom, has two songs in the movie, including "Lift Me Up", which was written by Tems. She arrived at the premiere in an all-sequin gown paired with heeled slippers and gloves.

Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Marsai Martin looked gorgeous at the premiere. The actress was all decked out in an all-black ensemble paired with black heels and a high-sheen ponytail.

Chloe x Halle

Chloe and Halle attend Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Chloe x Halle came out to LA to support the movie. Chloe Bailey has a new song coming out tomorrow.

Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Danai Gurira, who plays Okoye in the film arrived on the red carpet in a ruched, silly, all-magenta look, paired with a pair of equally silky magenta shoes.

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Never one to be left out of the sartorial conversation, Michael B. Jordan, who plays Erik Killmonger in first Black Panther, arrived the scene with a bright yellow set.

Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Letitia Wright, who play Shuri, opted for an androgynous style by wearing an all-black tailored suit set with finely- crafted jewels on the shoulders.

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022

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Michaela Coel arrived in a long, shimmery dress complete with a silk balaclava, a pair of gloves, and a trendy black clutch.

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