Joe Robert Cole

T’Challa confronts Zuri about the mysterious disappearance of his uncle, N’Jobu, after discovering a matching royal ring on a mercenary. Zuri is forced to reveal a dark family secret: King T’Chaka killed his own brother to protect Zuri and abandoned a child in America to maintain Wakanda's isolation. T'Challa struggles with the realization that his father's legacy is built on a lie and a betrayal of his own blood.

Erik Killmonger addresses the Wakandan Tribal Council to outline his global revolutionary agenda. He challenges the isolationist history of the nation and declares his intent to arm oppressed people worldwide with vibranium weapons to overthrow their colonizers.

T'Challa visits his sister Shuri in her high-tech lab to prepare for a mission to Korea. Shuri showcases her latest vibranium inventions, including sound-absorbent sneakers and a nanotech suit, while the siblings engage in playful, competitive ribbing. The scene culminates in a humorous moment where T'Challa tests the suit's kinetic energy redistribution and is sent flying across the room.