Marvel's "Black Panther" trailer is worthy of superhero excitement

Social media is blowing up after the release of Marvel's "Black Panther" trailer .

The film, which stars Chadwick Boseman as the ruler of Wakanda, was shot in Atlanta. It also features a star-studded cast including Lupita Nyong'o , Forest Whitaker. Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett.

It was directed by Ryan Coogler.

“Black Panther” is due in theaters Feb. 16 and the buzz is definitely superhero worthy .

Dog Ryan Coogler gave us both Vince Staples and Gil Scott-Heron in the same #BlackPanther trailer pic.twitter.com/X7eFhvz2MJ
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) October 16, 2017

*glances at the headlines**
**sighs**
**fires up #BlackPanther trailer again** pic.twitter.com/JeqdZTMKht
— Tananarive Due - WE'RE NOT GOING BACK (@TananariveDue) October 16, 2017

Me when I saw #BlackPanther’s suit materialize onto his body in mid-air while he chased that car. pic.twitter.com/gW9iBjCzPm
— NUFF (@nuffsaidny) October 16, 2017

I've already called off work

🤷🏾‍♂️

I’m ready to go to Wakanda!

Explore#BlackPanther

Explorepic.twitter.com/kGaQcjC0bk

— T'HellNah (@J_Bouey)

ExploreOctober 16, 2017

The new #BlackPanther trailer

🔥🔥🔥🔥 my fav part was him rocking the kente ✊🏾🇬🇭— Gage (@KingGage_)

ExploreOctober 16, 2017

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Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.