Summary
TheMarvel Cinematic Universewill get a new perspective through the upcomingBlack PantherTV series,Eyes of Wakanda. One of the most important locations inthe MCU timelineis that of Wakanda, ever since the introduction of T’Challa brought this side of the world into the on-screen universe. WhileBlack Panther 3is still up in the air, the MCU will soon be revisiting Wakanda in the form ofEyes of Wakanda, a new animated series coming to Disney+ later this year.
Even though details are still limited aboutEyes of Wakanda, it will be crucial to the overall MCU. During an appearance onThe Official Marvel Podcast, theEyes of Wakandaseries got a significant update fromMarvel Studios' Brad Winderbaum, who works as the head of TV, streaming, and animation. Without revealing too many spoilers, Winderbaum teased that the show is not just about"the history of Wakanda,“but also has bigger insights into the MCU, sharing the following:
Eyes Of Wakanda, more than any other show we’re doing in animation, ties in the MCU… It’s both about the history of Wakanda, but it also expands into the greater MCU at different time periods. So if you’re a fan of the movies, I think this show is going to be a real treat.
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Eyes Of Wakanda’s Main MCU Ties Could Make It The Franchise’s Most Important Animated Show
While time will tell exactly howtheEyes of Wakandashowwill grow the MCU, this could lead the series to become the most crucial animated property for Marvel Studios. Even though there are a lot of great animated shows from Marvel Studios,Eyes of Wakandaseems to be one that will be incredibly relevant for viewers who have specifically followed Earth-616 since 2008. While the MCU has previously delved into Earth-616’s past,Eyes of Wakandacan do it on a whole new level.
With the lack of limitations that exist in animation,Eyes of Wakandacan more easily explore different parts of the MCU’s larger history. Marvel Studios can, through this show, allow the audience to get a better understanding of this franchise’s past that the movies haven’t had time to explore in previous phases. Depending on how many seasonsEyes of Wakandaruns for, the MCU can get fleshed out in a very unique way for potentially an extensive amount of time, highlighting key stories from the universe’s past.
The bigger question that remains unanswered aboutEyes of Wakandais what characters will be leading the series and what actors are part of the voice cast, and whether this itself may reveal what periods of time the show is seeking to explore. Hopefully,Eyes of Wakandawill be part of Marvel Studios' San Diego Comic-Con presence in a few weeks, which may provide additional details about the show.
Eyes of Wakanda
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Eyes of Wakanda, released in 2025, follows a group of brave Wakandan warriors known as the Hatut Zeraze. Tasked with retrieving Vibranium artifacts, they embark on dangerous missions across the globe, confronting enemies of Wakanda in their steadfast defense of the nation’s legacy and resources.
