McDonald's Debuts Limited-Edition 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' -Inspired Happy Meal

Mar. 15, 2025

McDonald’sis giving moviegoers something to smile about this month.The fast-food chain debuted a limited-edition Happy Meal in anticipation of Marvel Studios’Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, hitting theaters Nov. 11. Each Happy Meal will include one of tenWakanda Foreversuperhero toys based on characters from the movie, from fan favorites like Shuri and Okoye to newcomers like Namor and Ironheart.According to Jennifer Healan, VP of U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement at McDonald’s, the firstBlack Panthermovie inspired the fast-food giant to create the new meal.Sheshared in a statement: “It set a whole new standard for representation on the big screen. And now, we’re excited to bring that experience to our restaurants and help fans see and celebrate their inner hero with this new Happy Meal – because seeing is believing.“The newBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverHappy Meal will “help fans see and celebrate their inner hero,” she added.Thenew moviecomes two years afterChadwick Boseman’s death in 2020and incorporates the franchise star’s loss into the sequel.An official synopsis from Marvel states thatWakanda Foreverfollows Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) as they “fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.“RELATED VIDEO: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Honors Chadwick Boseman in Body Paint at ‘Black Panther 2’ PremiereNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Those who got an early viewing of the film are speaking highly of it ahead of its theatrical release.CriticTessa Smithwrote on Twitter thatWakanda Forever"feels like a war movie,” commending Tenoch Huerta’s performance as the villain Namor.“It’s emotional, heavy, intense & phenomenal. Namor is an incredible & powerful villain,” Smith wrote. “#WakandaForever focuses on grief, loss, & vengeance. You aren’t ready for the Marvel logo & mid credit. It honors Chadwick perfectly.““Coogler delivers a soulful, wondrous sequel that packs an emotional punch & effectively explores relevant world themes,” film criticFico Cangianowrote. “A beautiful tribute to Boseman’s legacy. Letitia & Tenoch are great, & the mid-credits scene is really moving.”

McDonald’sis giving moviegoers something to smile about this month.

The fast-food chain debuted a limited-edition Happy Meal in anticipation of Marvel Studios’Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, hitting theaters Nov. 11. Each Happy Meal will include one of tenWakanda Foreversuperhero toys based on characters from the movie, from fan favorites like Shuri and Okoye to newcomers like Namor and Ironheart.

According to Jennifer Healan, VP of U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement at McDonald’s, the firstBlack Panthermovie inspired the fast-food giant to create the new meal.

Sheshared in a statement: “It set a whole new standard for representation on the big screen. And now, we’re excited to bring that experience to our restaurants and help fans see and celebrate their inner hero with this new Happy Meal – because seeing is believing.”

The newBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverHappy Meal will “help fans see and celebrate their inner hero,” she added.

Thenew moviecomes two years afterChadwick Boseman’s death in 2020and incorporates the franchise star’s loss into the sequel.

An official synopsis from Marvel states thatWakanda Foreverfollows Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) as they “fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.”

RELATED VIDEO: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Honors Chadwick Boseman in Body Paint at ‘Black Panther 2’ Premiere

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Those who got an early viewing of the film are speaking highly of it ahead of its theatrical release.

CriticTessa Smithwrote on Twitter thatWakanda Forever"feels like a war movie,” commending Tenoch Huerta’s performance as the villain Namor.

“It’s emotional, heavy, intense & phenomenal. Namor is an incredible & powerful villain,” Smith wrote. “#WakandaForever focuses on grief, loss, & vengeance. You aren’t ready for the Marvel logo & mid credit. It honors Chadwick perfectly.”

“Coogler delivers a soulful, wondrous sequel that packs an emotional punch & effectively explores relevant world themes,” film criticFico Cangianowrote. “A beautiful tribute to Boseman’s legacy. Letitia & Tenoch are great, & the mid-credits scene is really moving.”

source: people.com