‘Black Panther’ First Reactions: Marvel Hits Another Homerun

The Marvel marketing machine is now plenty familiar. When the studio is confident — and they often are — their latest blockbuster will screen early for select critics, and they’ll allow them to hit social media to share their thoughts. This creates advance hype for the picture, which is then bolstered by the positive, full length reviews that arrive just before the movie opens to blockbuster success. So it goes with “Black Panther,” the latest success from Marvel.

Last night, the superhero flick screened for critics, and there were allowed to share their thoughts just a few hours later. As you might guess, the praise is overwhelming, with some calling “Black Panther” Marvel’s best movie yet.

Check out all the reactions to the film below, including one from our own Rodrigo Perez, along with a new “Black Panther” promo featuring some fresh footage and the first clip from the movie.

“Black Panther” opens on February 16th.

Feels v. different from Marvel at first. Music is great. At least one trademark Coogler action long take that fans will love. Wish it blew up its world as much as it threatened to throughout instead of landing relatively safe and sound. Should be a big crowd pleaser #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/s5irXcjFvk

— The Playlist (@ThePlaylistNews) January 30, 2018

Y'all. Y'ALL. Y'ALL. #BlackPanther is everything I wanted and so much more. Ryan Coogler has changed game for MCU. My God. pic.twitter.com/12dfz0xKkk

— FilmFatale_NYC 🇭🇹 🇩🇴 🇺🇸 (@FilmFatale_NYC) January 30, 2018

#BlackPanther is hands down my FAVORITE @Marvel movie so far! Also, the women in this movie KICK ASS!!! Freaking spectacular! pic.twitter.com/0So83tUt1z

— Jenna Boooooooooosch-Henderson👻 (@JennaBusch) January 30, 2018

.#BlackPanther is phenomenal to say the least! All cylinders from direction, acting, production design, costumes and action are Aces!!!

— Wilson – BFTV (@WMorales_BFTV) January 30, 2018

#BlackPanther: I never wanted this movie to end, and as soon as it did I wanted to go back. Solid action, smart story, tons of personality. Shuri is my new fave, Nakia is everything, Killmonger is incredible, T'Challa deserves to rule the MCU. Coogler has done it again. 💜🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/t9gG3DLuCL

— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) January 30, 2018

BLACK PANTHER is incredible, kinetic, purposeful. A superhero movie about why representation & identity matters, and how tragic it is when those things are denied to people. The 1st MCU movie about something real; Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger had me weeping and he’s the VILLAIN

— jen yamato (@jenyamato) January 30, 2018

#BlackPanther is everything we all wanted it to be. A smart, emotional, well-told story. And just f'ing beautiful. pic.twitter.com/dvNDgEH7k0

— Roth Cornet (@RothCornet) January 30, 2018

Hoo boy #BlackPanther. What a ride. The LADIES in this movie are 🔥🔥🔥 Their action scenes made me weepy. (The men are rad too, GREAT performances all around) So much to process!

— Kara Warner (@karawarner) January 30, 2018

Saw #BlackPanther tonight at long last, and was so impressed by the characters and world building that Ryan Coogler brought to the MCU. This movie asks the right questions and challenges the right themes, while creating one of the most impactful villains to date with Killmonger. pic.twitter.com/6tBus6KZ2I

— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) January 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/TheInSneider/status/958236099205218304

BLACK PANTHER is unlike any other Marvel movie so far. The world building is unique, the story and cast excellent, it's got rich cultural and political themes and one of Marvel's best villains. Some issues keep it from the MCU's top shelf, but it's still a strong film.

— Don Kaye (donkaye.bsky.social) (@donkaye) January 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/958229766577954817

Black Panther looks, feels and sounds unlike any Marvel film to date. A visual feast. Wakanda is amazingly realized, the antagonist actually has an arc with emotional motivations. Marvels most political movie. So good. #BlackPanther

— /Film (@slashfilm) January 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/adambvary/status/958219541674262528

#BlackPanther is simply awesome. Extremely bold and as touching as it is thrilling, it boasts GOT-style intrigue, crazy innovative action and a deep bench of memorable characters. Top 5 all-time Marvel movie, easy. More later. pic.twitter.com/mmz8Nuf1sy

— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) January 30, 2018

BLACK PANTHER is not screwing around. By far the most political Marvel chapter, to the point I had to remind myself this is a Marvel movie. BLACK PANTHER is a movie with a lot to say.

Also, Michael B. Jordan … damn

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) January 30, 2018

#BlackPanther is exceptional – the James Bond of the MCU. You've seen nothing like this in a superhero movie – it's bold, beautiful & intense, but there's a depth & spiritualness that is unlike anything Marvel has ever done. It's 100% African & it is dope af. pic.twitter.com/Z77IjnIjf2

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) January 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/davidehrlich/status/958218243000463365

https://twitter.com/TrevellAnderson/status/958234209100812289

Black Panther is epic on the outside, but powerful and intimate on the inside. It feels totally different from the rest of MCU in the best possible ways. pic.twitter.com/tJNQJF19wb

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) January 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/johncampea/status/958238903365980160

https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/958264381434880000

https://twitter.com/donaldglover/status/958272095007383552

Stunning visuals. Iconic performances. And A REAL FREAKING STORY about a wealthy nation confronting its role in the world. Black Panther has the goods. Also there’s a post-credits scene. Here’s the premiere crowd racing back to watch it. pic.twitter.com/EiS7z9xbA7

— Rebecca Keegan (@ThatRebecca) January 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/liongirl528/status/958229387433816064

"Now that we have your attention.” Get tickets to see #BlackPanther now: https://t.co/Nr2Hefr37C pic.twitter.com/PwtfllE81Y

— Black Panther (@theblackpanther) January 30, 2018