Marvel Animation has officially unveiled the trailer for its highly anticipated animated series Eyes of Wakanda, and fans of the Black Panther universe are in for a thrilling new chapter. Set to premiere on August 1, 2025, exclusively on Disney+, the four-episode series dives deep into the legacy of Wakanda’s most secretive warriors and their global missions to protect the nation’s most precious resource—Vibranium.
A Journey Through Time with the Hatut Zaraze
The story centers around the Hatut Zaraze, an elite and covert group of Wakandan warriors who are among the few permitted to leave their homeland. Tasked with a critical mission, these warriors travel across the world and through different historical eras to retrieve and protect stolen or endangered Vibranium artifacts.
Marvel teased that each episode of the series will take place in a different location and time period, offering a dynamic, globe-trotting narrative filled with action, secrecy, and high stakes. The newly released trailer highlights intense missions, stealth infiltrations, and powerful battles as the Hatut Zaraze confront those who seek to exploit Wakanda’s greatest asset.
From Black Panther’s Legacy to Animated Action
Eyes of Wakanda marks a significant return to the Black Panther universe. While the last major installment, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), introduced fans to the underwater kingdom of Talokan and continued the legacy of T’Challa, this series shifts the focus to the warriors operating in the shadows.
Todd Harris, who served as a storyboard artist for the two Black Panther films, created the series and is directing and executive producing it. Harris brings his extensive experience within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ensuring visual continuity and rich storytelling.
Star-Studded Voice Cast Brings Characters to Life
The series features a strong voice cast including:
- Winnie Harlow
- Cress Williams
- Patricia Belcher
- Larry Herron
- Adam Gold
- Lynn Whitfield
- Isaac Robinson-Smith
- Jacques Colimon
- Jona Xiao
- Gary Anthony Williams
- Steve Toussaint
- Zeke Alton
- Anika Noni Rose
This ensemble brings a variety of characters and cultures to life, enhancing the show’s immersive, global scale.
Coogler and Proximity Media Behind the Scenes
Eyes of Wakanda is the first animated series under Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media television deal with The Walt Disney Company. Coogler, best known for directing Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, serves as an executive producer alongside Marvel Studios leaders including Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt.
The production also includes Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Kalia King from Proximity Media. This collaboration solidifies Marvel’s commitment to expanding Wakanda’s lore through diverse media formats.
New Trailer Hints at High-Stakes Missions
Marvel Animation released a one-minute-28-second trailer that gives fans a thrilling look at what’s to come. It shows the Hatut Zaraze facing threats from across the globe, risking their lives to recover stolen Vibranium and prevent its misuse. The tagline—“Every mission shapes a legacy”—captures the spirit of sacrifice, duty, and heritage that drives these warriors.
Release Date and Streaming Details
Originally slated for August 6, the release was pushed forward to August 1, 2025, following the trailer’s debut. All four episodes of Eyes of Wakanda will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ on the premiere day.
