Marvel's "Black Panther" trailer is worthy of superhero excitement

Social media is blowing up after the release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” trailer .

The film, which stars Chadwick Boseman as the ruler of Wakanda, was shot in Atlanta. It also features a star-studded cast including Lupita Nyong'o , Forest Whitaker. Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett.

It was directed by Ryan Coogler.

“Black Panther” is due in theaters Feb. 16 and the buzz is definitely superhero worthy .

Dog Ryan Coogler gave us both Vince Staples and Gil Scott-Heron in the same #BlackPanther trailer pic.twitter.com/X7eFhvz2MJ
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) October 16, 2017

Don’t judge me when I show up to February with this hairdo #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/fbJfV2d6Rf
— Robin Thede (@robinthede) October 16, 2017

King Coogler has not come to play with you. He's come to put in work. And change the same old game. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/spaxIUxUQ5
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) October 16, 2017

*glances at the headlines**
**sighs**
**fires up #BlackPanther trailer again** pic.twitter.com/JeqdZTMKht
— Tananarive Due (@TananariveDue) October 16, 2017

Me when I saw #BlackPanther’s suit materialize onto his body in mid-air while he chased that car. pic.twitter.com/gW9iBjCzPm
— NUFF (@nuffsaidNY) October 16, 2017

Black people walking to the ticket booth to see #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/NeCkyuimco
— Pettywise (@DualSpires) October 16, 2017

I’ve already called off work 🤷🏾‍♂️
I’m ready to go to Wakanda! #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/kGaQcjC0bk
— T'HellNah (@J_Bouey) October 16, 2017

The new #BlackPanther trailer 🔥🔥🔥🔥 my fav part was him rocking the kente ✊🏾🇬🇭
— Gage (@KingGage_) October 16, 2017

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