Black Panther Trailer Reactions: 7 Ups & 3 Downs

2. No Bucky

It's inevitable that a first teaser would have to cut down on some of the supporting plot-threads to concentrate on the new material and establishing a strong base of hype, but it's still a shame we didn't get some hint of the next step on the Bucky story journey.

Thanks to the post-credits stinger on Civil War, we know that Bucky is on-ice in Wakanda for his own and the world's safety, and that set a lot of rumours spinning. Would we be getting to see more of his story in Black Panther (with the likes of General Ross chasing him), or is this a temporary cul-de-sac for the MCU's longest running story (that would be a mistake).

With that importance in mind, it would have been nice to see even the tiniest flash of a hint that Bucky is involved. It wouldn't have even been a distraction, considering T'Challa's protection of him will clearly be a key part of his political rivals' challenge to his authority to rule.