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New 'Black Panther' trailer, dissected shot by shot

On Friday, Marvel released a full-length trailer for "Black Panther." Warning: If you don't want spoilers, don't watch the trailer or scroll through this gallery.

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'Black Panther' trailer begins...

Warning: If you don't want "Black Panther" spoilers, don't watch the new trailer or scroll through this gallery. 

On Friday, Marvel released a teaser trailer for "Black Panther," which opens Feb. 16, 2018, in the US and UK, and Feb. 15 in Australia.

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"What do you know about Wakanda?"

Smuggler Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), the Deputy Task Force Commander of the Joint Counter Terrorist Center, discuss Black Panther's homeland of Wakanda.

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Wakanda waterfalls

The natural wonders of the Kingdom of Wakanda in Africa are something to behold.

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Klaw has a tale to tell

Ulysses Klaue, also known as Klaw, is a black-market arms dealer working out of South Africa. He lost his arm in a violent argument with Ultron. 

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Oh hai, T'Challa!

Here we finally see T'Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) in the trailer. 

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The first step is the hardest

T'Challa steps out to greet the people of Wakanda.

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Greeting the people of Wakanda

After the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, T'Challa returns home to the secret and technologically advanced African nation to take his rightful place as king.

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Sweet ride

Black Panther's jet is T'Challa's main mode of transportation during the film. 

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In the jungle...

Mercenaries or soldiers invade the jungle, clearly in search of a certain superhero.

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Armed intruders are in for a surprise

Even massive gun power is no match for the Black Panther, as these mercenaries soon discover.

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Meow

T'Challa first put on the Black Panther's habit and body armor to avenge his father's death, now he returns to protect his homeland from intruders. 

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T'Challa and Okoye listen carefully

T'Challa and Okoye (Danai Gurira) -- the leader of the bodyguards called Dora Milaje -- watch as Klaw reveals details about their homeland. 

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Skyscrapers fill the secret city

T'Challa flies into the stunning city of Wakanda.

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Elder statesman Zuri

In the Marvel comics, Zuri is a friend and companion of former King T'Chaka, and served as special attendant to T'Challa. In the film, he's played by Forest Whitaker.

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Who is the man behind the mask?

This masked man could be Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), who seeks to overthrow T'Challa from the throne of Wakanda. 

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The breakout crew...

If you want to free Ulysses Klaue, be sure to bring impressive explosives and a cool mask.

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Breaking out Klaw

Ulysses Klaue doesn't stay in custody for long, thanks to his comrades. 

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Nakia steps out

Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) walks through a casino, most likely to keep a watchful eye on T'Challa. 

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A happy King T'Challa

T'Challa stands proudly with the magnificent African sky as a backdrop. 

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Klaw gets a gun

Ulysses Klaue is now armed and dangerous, but who is he planning on shooting?

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The UN is in session

The United Nations, most likely in session to discuss how countries and superheroes like the Avengers can or can't be trusted. Or maybe something even more dire is at stake?

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Panther behind a podium

As the new King of Wakanda, T'Challa addresses the United Nations. 

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N'Jadaka and W'Kabi stand by

N'Jadaka is an exiled Wakandan warrior who returns to Wakanda under T'Challa's rule with the new name of Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). He stands next to W'Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya) -- a confidant of King T'Challa.

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Home life in Wakanda

T'Challa and Nakia during happier times. 

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Elders have the best suits

This River Tribe Elder, played by Isaach De Bankolé, looks like a powerful ally, or enemy, to have if you're king. 

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Meet the Dora Milaje

Ayo (Florence Kasumba) stands guard with the Dora Milaje, an elite-group of female bodyguards for the King of Wakanda.

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Elders gather

The various tribe elders of Wakanda sit down for an important meeting. 

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God save the queen

Here is Ramonda (Angela Bassett), the Queen Mother of Wakanda and mother of the current king, T'Challa, along with Nakia and Ross. 

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Battle for the throne

In the Marvel comics, Killmonger attempts to overthrow T'Challa. If this fight scene is anything to go by, we'll see an epic battle between the two. 

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Don't mess with the Dora Milaje

The elite female warriors known as the Dora Milaje are ready to battle anyone and anything. 

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Killmonger with knives ready

Killmonger's stance shows he's a worthy opponent for anyone who's daring enough to fight him. 

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Ayo & Nakia surrounded

As part of the Dora Milaje. Ayo and Nakia are expertly trained in combat. 

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Dynamic duo

Nakia and Shuri (Letitia Wright) make their dramatic entrance.

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A princess with power

Shuri is a Wakandan princess and an inventor who created much of the modern technology of her country. Her half-brother is T'Challa.

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M'Baku makes his move

M'Baku/Man-Ape (Winston Duke) is the leader of a tribe that opposes T'Challa as the new king of Wakanda.

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Hitching a ride

After fighting a few foes, Black Panther grabs a lift from an unsuspecting driver.

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Coming soon

Marvel's "Black Panther" is directed by "Creed" filmmaker Ryan Coogler and is due to hit theaters on Feb. 16, 2018, in the US and UK, and Feb. 15 in Australia.

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