Charles Murphy of Murphy’s Multiverse recently responded to a question about Namor’s involvement in Black Panther 2 on Twitter. Murphy then responded by saying, “I mean, he’s the primary antagonist, so…”
— Charles I Don’t Know About Trailers Murphy (@_CharlesMurphy) April 9, 2022 Murphy’s “confirmation” is just the latest in a long line of rumors and speculations saying that the Sub-Mariner is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Talks of Namor’s involvement in the Black Panther sequel first began in June 2021 when insiders suggested that Marvel Studios had cast Narcos: Mexico’s Tenoch Huerta as Namor among other Atlanteans. Then, in late March, Huerta fueled the speculations by posting a photo of himself on social media that he was in Puerto Rico, the same location as the production of Black Panther 2 at the time. With filming on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever having already wrapped up, such “details” like these were inevitable. However, Marvel Studios’ official word on Black Panther 2 likely won’t come until we’re much closer to the movie’s theatrical release on November 11. Until then, fans are better off focusing on the MCU’s more immediate release slate, like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on May 6 with Ms. Marvel as well as Thor: Love and Thunder following suit on June 8 and July 8, respectively.
