T'Challa
T'Challa is listed as Protagonist. The new King of Wakanda and the Black Panther. In the parsed data, T'Challa is connected to 42 scenes, 41 dialogue lines, 50 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
42 scenes / 41 dialogue lines77Scenes
13Characters
88Pages
8Dialogue samples
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Black Panther Save the Cat analysis
Black Panther follows Prince T’Challa’s journey from ritual heir to king as he grapples with tradition, responsibility, and a claim to the throne by his cousin Killmonger.
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Everett Ross
Everett Ross is listed as Supporting. A CIA agent. In the parsed data, Everett Ross is connected to 28 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
28 scenes / 26 dialogue linesShuri
Shuri is listed as Supporting. T'Challa's sister and lead scientist of Wakanda. In the parsed data, Shuri is connected to 27 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
27 scenes / 35 dialogue linesNakia
Nakia is listed as Supporting. A Wakandan spy and T'Challa's love interest. In the parsed data, Nakia is connected to 27 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 37 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
27 scenes / 28 dialogue linesErik Killmonger
Erik Killmonger is listed as Antagonist. The son of N'Jobu, seeking to overthrow T'Challa. In the parsed data, Erik Killmonger is connected to 23 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
23 scenes / 30 dialogue linesOkoye
Okoye is listed as Supporting. Head of the Dora Milaje. In the parsed data, Okoye is connected to 23 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
23 scenes / 17 dialogue linesRamonda
Ramonda is listed as Supporting. The Queen Mother of Wakanda. In the parsed data, Ramonda is connected to 11 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.
11 scenes / 10 dialogue linesW'Kabi
W'Kabi is listed as Supporting. T'Challa's friend and leader of the Border Tribe. In the parsed data, W'Kabi is connected to 11 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
11 scenes / 7 dialogue linesUlysses Klaue
Ulysses Klaue is listed as Antagonist. An international arms dealer and black marketeer. In the parsed data, Ulysses Klaue is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesM'Baku
M'Baku is listed as Supporting. Leader of the Jabari tribe. In the parsed data, M'Baku is connected to 8 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 18 dialogue linesZuri
Zuri is listed as Supporting. Wakanda's High Shaman and former spy. In the parsed data, Zuri is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesT'Chaka
T'Chaka is listed as Supporting. The late King of Wakanda and T'Challa's father. In the parsed data, T'Chaka is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesN'Jobu
N'Jobu is listed as Antagonist (Flashback). T'Challa's uncle, brother of T'Chaka, who betrayed Wakanda. In the parsed data, N'Jobu is connected to 2 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 8 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. DEEP SPACE - NIGHT
A father tells his son the origin story of Wakanda and vibranium.
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2. EXT. LAKE MERRITT APARTMENT COMPLEX, OAKLAND - NIGHT
Mysterious lights appear over an apartment complex in 1992.
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3. INT. N'JOBU'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
N'Jobu and James prepare for a mission before being interrupted by Wakandan visitors.
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4. EXT. CHALLENGE POOL, WARRIOR FALLS - DAY
T'Challa undergoes the ritual to strip his powers and faces a challenge from M'Baku.
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5. INT. HALL OF KINGS, CITY OF THE DEAD - DUSK
T'Challa consumes the Heart-Shaped Herb to visit the Ancestral Plane.
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6. EXT. STEP TOWN, GOLDEN CITY - DAY
T'Challa and Nakia discuss the future of Wakanda.
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7. EXT. WAKANDAN BORDER REGION - DAY
T'Challa visits W'Kabi to discuss foreign policy and the mission to capture Klaue.
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8. INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - DAY
The council plans the mission to capture Ulysses Klaue in South Korea.
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9. INT. SHURI'S LAB - DAY
Shuri equips T'Challa with new technology for the mission.
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10. INT. UNDERGROUND CASINO, BUSAN - NIGHT
T'Challa, Nakia, and Okoye infiltrate the casino to find Klaue.
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11. INT. UNDERGROUND CASINO, BALCONY - NIGHT
Okoye and Nakia observe the casino floor while Klaue approaches Ross.
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12. INT. FIRST FLOOR CRAPS TABLE - NIGHT
Klaue confronts Ross, leading to a tense standoff and the start of a fight.
Ulysses Klaue, Everett Ross, Nakia, T'Challa, Okoye -
13. INT. UNDERGROUND CASINO, BALCONY - NIGHT
T'Challa confronts Klaue, who reveals a sonic weapon.
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14. EXT. JAGALCHI FISH MARKET - NIGHT
Klaue escapes in a convoy, pursued by Nakia, Okoye, and T'Challa.
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15. INT. INTERROGATION ROOM, TRAVEL AGENCY - DAY
Ross interrogates Klaue while T'Challa and Okoye listen in.
Everett Ross, Ulysses Klaue, T'Challa, Okoye -
16. EXT. REAR OF TRAVEL AGENCY - DAY
Killmonger attacks the black site to rescue Klaue.
Erik Killmonger, T'Challa, Everett Ross, Nakia, Okoye -
17. INT. INTERROGATION ROOM, TRAVEL AGENCY SOUTH KOREA - DAY
Linda and Lirnbani extract Klaue while Killmonger throws a grenade into the office.
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18. INT. BLACK SITE OFFICE, TRAVEL AGENCY SOUTH KOREA - DAY
Panther survives the grenade blast and pursues the attackers.
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19. I/E. REAR OF TRAVEL AGENCY SOUTH KOREA - DAY
Killmonger fires an RPG at Panther, who is knocked back by the impact.
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20. INT. BLACK SITE OFFICE, TRAVEL AGENCY SOUTH KOREA - DAY
T'Challa stabilizes Ross with a Kimoyo bead.
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21. INT. COMMAND CABIN, ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - DAY
The team debates bringing Ross to Wakanda.
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22. INT. WAKANDAN DESIGN GROUP HALLWAY, MT. BASHENGA - LATE AFTERNOON
Shuri greets the group with Ross's body.
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23. INT. SHURI'S LAB, WAKANDA DESIGN GROUP - LATE AFTERNOON
W'Kabi confronts T'Challa about the failed mission.
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24. I/E. ABANDONED AIRFIELD/GARAGE, SOUTH KOREA - EVENING
Killmonger kills Klaue and reveals his connection to Wakanda.
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25. INT. HALL OF KINGS, CITY OF THE DEAD - NIGHT
Zuri reveals the truth about N'Jobu to T'Challa.
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26. EXT. WAKANDAN BORDER REGION MOUNTAIN - MORNING
Killmonger presents Klaue's body to W'Kabi.
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27. INT. SHURI'S LAB, WAKANDA DESIGN GROUP - MORNING
Ross wakes up and learns about Wakandan technology.
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28. EXT. WAKANDAN COUNTRYSIDE - MORNING
T'Challa and Nakia discuss the burden of the crown.
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29. INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - DAY
Killmonger challenges T'Challa for the throne.
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30. EXT. WARRIOR FALLS, CHALLENGE POOL - LATE AFTERNOON
Killmonger defeats T'Challa in ritual combat.
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31. INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - NIGHT
Okoye and Nakia discuss the new King.
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32. EXT. City of the Dead - NIGHT
Nakia and Okoye argue about loyalty and the new King.
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33. INT. T'Challa's Office, Royal Palace - NIGHT
Nakia recruits Ross to help.
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34. INT. Hall of Kings, City of the Dead - NIGHT
Killmonger is buried in a dirt plot.
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35. EXT. City of the Dead Jungle Outskirts - NIGHT
Shuri and Ramonda meet Nakia and Ross.
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36. INT. Hall of Kings, City of the Dead - NIGHT
Killmonger consumes the Heart Shaped Herb.
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37. EXT. Lake Merritt, Oakland - NIGHT
Flashback to young Killmonger.
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38. INT. N'Jobu's Apartment - NIGHT
Killmonger finds his father's belongings.
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39. INT. Hall of Kings, City of the Dead - NIGHT
Killmonger wakes up and orders the destruction of the herbs.
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40. INT. Tribal Council Room - DAY
Killmonger outlines his plan for global conquest.
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41. EXT. Jabariland Outskirts - MORNING
Nakia, Shuri, Ramonda, and Ross travel to Jabariland.
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42. INT. M'Baku's Throne Room - NIGHT
The group meets M'Baku.
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43. INT. Jabari Healing Grounds Hut - NIGHT
T'Challa is found alive.
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44. EXT. Black Panther Ancestral Plane - DAY
T'Challa confronts T'Chaka.
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45. INT. Jabari Healing Grounds Hut - NIGHT
T'Challa awakens.
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46. INT. M'Baku's Throne Room - DAY
T'Challa plans his return.
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47. EXT. Mt. Bashenga - DAY
Killmonger prepares to ship weapons.
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48. INT. Shuri's Lab - DAY
Shuri and Nakia prepare for battle.
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49. INT. Shuri's Lab, Cockpit - DAY
Ross flies the RTF over Wakanda and prepares to engage the cargo ships.
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50. EXT. Wakandan Airspace - DAY
The RTF engages in battle with cargo ships and Dragonflyers.
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51. INT. Shuri's Lab, Cockpit - DAY
Ross confirms the hit on the cargo ship.
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52. EXT. Wakandan Airspace - DAY
Dragonflyers attack the RTF.
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53. EXT. Mt. Bashenga - DAY
Panther fights the Border Tribe and is thrown into a rock.
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54. EXT. Mt. Bashenga Top of the Hill - DAY
Killmonger attacks Nakia and Shuri.
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55. INT. Vibranium Mine Shaft - DAY
Panther and Killmonger fall into the mine while fighting.
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56. INT. Vibranium Mine Bottom - DAY
Panther and Killmonger fight near the train tracks.
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57. EXT. Mt. Bashenga Top of the Hill - DAY
Shuri activates the train.
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58. INT. Vibranium Mine Bottom - DAY
The train passes between the fighters, deactivating their suits.
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59. EXT. Mt. Bashenga Top of the Hill - DAY
Shuri helps Nakia.
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60. INT. Shuri's Lab, Cockpit - DAY
Ross maneuvers through a canyon.
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61. INT. Shuri's Lab, Wakandan Design Group - DAY
The lab is attacked.
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62. EXT. Mt. Bashenga Top of the Hill - DAY
M'Baku and the Jabari join the battle.
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63. INT. Vibranium Mine Bottom - DAY
Killmonger and Panther continue to fight.
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64. EXT. Wakandan Airspace - DAY
Ross uses sonic overload to destroy cables.
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65. EXT. Wakandan Border Region - DAY
The RTF hovers after rebooting.
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66. INT. Shuri's Lab, Cockpit - DAY
Ross heads for the cargo ship.
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67. EXT. Wakandan Airspace - DAY
The RTF collides with the cargo ship.
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68. INT. Shuri's Lab, Cockpit - DAY
Ross escapes the disintegrating cockpit.
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69. EXT. Mt. Bashenga Top of the Hill - DAY
Okoye confronts W'Kabi.
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70. INT. Vibranium Mine Bottom - DAY
T'Challa defeats Killmonger.
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71. INT. Vibranium Mine Elevator - DAY
T'Challa brings Killmonger to the surface.
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72. EXT. Mt. Bashenga - SUNSET
Killmonger dies.
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73. INT. Tribal Council Room - DAY
T'Challa enters the council room.
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74. EXT. Step Town, Golden City - MORNING
T'Challa and Nakia reconcile.
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75. EXT. Lake Merritt Apartment Complex, Oakland - DAY
T'Challa and Shuri visit Oakland.
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76. INT. United Nations Assembly Building, Rotunda - DAY
T'Challa addresses the UN.
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77. INT. Wakandan Medicine Hut - DAY
Shuri visits Bucky.
Shuri
Dialogue examples
My name is King T'Challa, son of King T'Chaka. I am the sovereign ruler of the Nation of Wakanda and for the first time in our history we will be sharing our knowledge and resources with the outside world. Wakanda will no longer watch from the shadows. We cannot, we must not. We will work to be an example of how we as brothers and sisters on this Earth should treat each other. Now more than ever, illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. In times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe.
I know how colonizers think. So we're gonna use their own strategy against them. We're gonna send vibranium weapons out to our War Dogs. They'll arm oppressed people all over the world, so they can finally rise up and kill those in power, and their children and anyone else who takes their side. It's time they know the truth about us. We're warriors. The world's gonna start over and this time we're on top. The sun will never set on the Wakandan Empire.
Of course he did. That's what he was trained to do. His unit used to work with the CIA to destabilize foreign countries. They would always strike at transitions of power... like an election year or the death of a monarch. You get control of government, the military
Wakanda has survived in the past this way, yes. But the world is changing, General. Elders, it is getting smaller. The outside world is catching up and soon it will be the conquerors, or the conquered. I'd rather be the former.
A misidentified Wakandan artifact was stolen yesterday from a British museum. We have learned Ulysses Klaue plans to sell the vibranium to an American buyer in South Korea tomorrow night.
I cannot speak for past Kings. But an enemy sits on the throne right now. We both know the power of vibranium. If Killmonger gets control of it, who do you think he will come for next?
Look at this. A handheld sonic cannon powerful enough to stop a tank. Untraceable by metal detectors, and we got thousands of 'em. The world's gonna find out exactly who we are.
Why? So you can just lock me up? Nah. Just bury me in the ocean, with my ancestors that jumped from the ships... 'cause they knew death was better than bondage.
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