Kevin Feige felt it was "much too soon" after Chadwick Boseman’s death to recast Black Panther
Kevin Feige and Ryan Coogler decided Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would incorporate Chadwick Boseman's loss, rather than gloss over it

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The release of the Black Panther sequel is sure to dredge up feelings about the death of Chadwick Boseman, one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most beloved stars. While most of the details of Wakanda Forever are still under wraps, we know that the movie will deal with the loss of King T’Challa in some form. And according to MCU overlord Kevin Feige, there was never a question of having another actor step into T’Challa’s shoes.