Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal Updated:
Disney+ logo, Shuri, Marvel movies in background

In celebration of its Disney+ premiere, it was revealed that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has an unexpected placement in the MCU's timeline. 

Black Panther 2 served as the culmination of the MCU's Phase 4. The sequel paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman while also moving the story forward by introducing Shuri as the next Black Panther. 

In the weeks leading to the sequel, one of the main subjects of discussion from fans is the movie's place in the shared universe's timeline. Given that Marvel confirmed that T'Challa is dead in the sequel, many fans have wondered if his demise is connected to Thanos' snap. 

However, the sequel disproved it, which led to even more speculation. 

Now, Disney+ cleared the confusion. 

When Does Black Panther 2 Take Place?

Per Disney+, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever takes place between Moon Knight and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, serving as the 39th entry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) timeline. 

The full list of MCU projects in timeline order can be seen below: 

  1. Captain America: The First Avenger
  2. Captain Marvel
  3. Iron Man
  4. Iron Man 2
  5. The Incredible Hulk
  6. Thor
  7. The Avengers
  8. Thor: The Dark World
  9. Iron Man 3
  10. Captain America: The First Avenger
  11. Guardians of the Galaxy
  12. I Am Groot: Groot’s First Steps
  13. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
  14. I Am Groot: The Little Guy
  15. I Am Groot: Groot’s Pursuit
  16. I Am Groot: Groot Takes a Bath
  17. I Am Groot: Magnum Opus
  18. Avengers: Age of Ultron
  19. Ant-Man
  20. Captain America: Civil War
  21. Black Widow
  22. Black Panther
  23. Spider-Man: Homecoming
  24. Doctor Strange
  25. Thor: Ragnarok
  26. Ant-Man and the Wasp
  27. Avengers: Infinity War
  28. Avengers: Endgame
  29. Loki
  30. What If...?
  31. WandaVision
  32. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
  33. Spider-Man: Far From Home
  34. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
  35. Eternals
  36. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
  37. Hawkeye
  38. Moon Knight
  39. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
  40. She-Hulk
  41. Ms. Marvel
  42. Thor: Love and Thunder
  43. Werewolf by Night
  44. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The full graphic of the MCU timeline can also be seen below:

Disney+
Disney+

This placement lines up with the past comments of Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's timeline placement

While saying that he can't pinpoint the exact year, the producer revealed that Wakanda Forever "clearly happens after [Spider-Man: No Way Home] and Eternals," with Moore saying that it "probably" happens "concurrent" with Thor: Love and Thunder and "almost concurrent" with Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

CinemaBlend: “So what do you say between the movies then?”

Moore: “Yeah I mean, look if you think about… This movie clearly happens after No Way Home and Eternals. I think it probably happens potentially concurrent with [Thor: Love and Thunder]. New Asgard does exist in our universe, for instance, or in our film. And almost concurrent with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which is coming out in February.”

What Happened to the MCU During Black Panther 2?

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's place in the MCU timeline means many significant events are concurrently happening in the wider universe aside from Wakanda and Talokan's war. 

Given that it's in between Moon Knight and She-Hulk, it's possible that some parts of Black Panther 2 took place during the eventful clash of Khonshu and Tiamut in the Oscar Isaac-led series. 

It's also likely that some of Wakanda Forever took place during Jennifer Walters' transformation into She-Hulk. 

Nate Moore's comments indicate that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever happens "concurrent" with Thor: Love and Thunder, meaning that Jane Foster's transformation into Mighty Thor is potentially taking place during Namor's attack in Wakanda as well. 

Hopefully, more interesting connections to other projects will be established as the MCU enters Phase 5. 

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is now streaming on Disney+.

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Release Date
November 11, 2022
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- About The Author: Aeron Mer Eclarinal
Aeron is a news/features writer and Content Lead for The Direct who has been working for the site since March 2020. From writing about the inter-connectivity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to having an extended knowledge about DC TV's Arrowverse, Aeron's expertise has since expanded into the realm of reality TV, K-drama, animated, and live-action shows from Netflix,  Disney+, Prime Video, MGM+, Peacock, Paramount+, and Max. When he isn't writing and watching all things MCU, Aeron is heavily invested with the NBA (go Celtics!) and occasionally watches thrilling matches in the WWE.