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Eyes of Wakanda Debuts on Disney+ With Historical Scope and Complex Themes

It spotlights Wakandan operatives on four globe-trotting missions that blend real-world historical inspirations with a critique of isolationism

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Overview

  • The four-episode anthology premiered on Disney+ on August 1, 2025, following Wakanda’s elite Hatut Zeraze on missions to recover stolen vibranium artifacts.
  • The series was executive produced by Ryan Coogler and led by creator and showrunner Todd Harris, with a development team of die-hard fans prioritizing authenticity.
  • Episodes reimagine Wakandan raiders as Bronze Age Sea People operating across settings from ancient Mediterranean raids to medieval China.
  • Visually, Eyes of Wakanda employs a painterly animation style building on What If… techniques to depict diverse historical landscapes.
  • Early reviews praise its narrative depth and thematic complexity, noting its exploration of nationalism, isolationism and cultural power dynamics.