Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had its world premiere last night (October 26) at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and the only thing hotter than the reviews beginning to pour in is the purple carpet looks. New parents Rihanna and A$AP Rocky looked stunning in coordinated outfits, while cast members Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Angela Bassett and Lupita Nyong’o rocked jewel tones for the Wakandan royalty event.

In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Queen Ramonda (Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.

The long-awaited follow-up to Black Panther has been delayed by the pandemic and the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman (who played T’Challa/Black Panther) from colon cancer in 2020 after a private battle with the disease for over four years. Director Ryan Coogler spoke to Deadline about Boseman and said, “He was a giant of a man, the screen couldn’t contain him. To watch his movies is only to know a piece of him. We felt so fortunate to know the whole guy and we try and honor him on this one.”

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases in theaters on November 11 with a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes, the sequel will be the second-longest title in the MCU behind Avengers: Endgame. See the hottest looks of the world premiere ranked below:

• Danai Gurira

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  Danai Gurira's fuschia laser-pleated dress is truly a piece of wearable art.

• Zuri Hall

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  Zuri Hall looked fierce in her strappy, amethyst-colored dress to the premiere. Her golden hooped earrings add a nice complimentary touch to her slicked back pony.

• Halle Bailey

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  Halle Bailey kept things classic with a long black mermaid-cut dress. Very fitting silhouette for 'The Little Mermaid' star.
• Michael B. Jordan

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  Michael B. Jordan went for an oversized look with this golden ensemble, opting for an interesting hem on his pants.

• Zola Williams

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  Zola Williams is glowing in her simple rose gold gown at the event.

• Daniel Kaluuya

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  Daniel Kaluuya looked like a glass of red wine in his brick-colored suit and burgundy shirt.
• Michael Evans Behling

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  Michael Evans Behling wore a golden-patterned suit with black trim, fitting the jewel-toned motif while making it edgy.

• Regé-Jean Page

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  Regé-Jean Page opted for a light khaki suit, offering some freshness to the men's attire.

• Tessa Thompson

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  Tessa Thompson looked classy in her simple strapless white gown -- and it has pockets!
• Simu Liu

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  Simu Liu looks effortlessly cool with his chest exposed underneath his dark grey suit.

• Lake Bell

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  Lake Bell's outfit is both subtle yet edgy, letting the golden and feather accents shine.

• Connie Chiume

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  Connie Chiume looked like the fabulous queen she is in her gilded traditional South African ensemble.
• Letitia Wright

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  Letitia Wright paid tribute to the late, great Chadwick Boseman by recreating his 2018 Oscars look.

• Kumail Nanjiani

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  Kumail Nanjiani's muted all-peach suit was unexpected, yet looked so good!

• Winston Duke

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  Winston Duke won for the edgiest men's look at the world premiere with his jacket matching his sunglasses.
• Tyler Perry

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  Tyler Perry looked so stylish in a cool burgundy textured blazer with a matching wine-colored bow tie.

• Dominique Thorne

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  Dominique Thorne's pink and black tulle dress is giving punk rock vibes.

• Auli’i Cravalho

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  We love Auli'i Cravalho's periwinkle and black patterned gown, which has such an interesting neckline.
• Quinta Brunson

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  Quinta Brunson's style is constantly evolving and just gets better each time. We love how she paired a champagne gold laser-pleated wrap with a deep blue mock neck top.

• Chloe Bailey

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  Chloe Bailey looked like an absolute superstar in this sexy glittering gown. Her creative hairstyle was sure to turn heads!

• Angela Bassett

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  Angela Bassett's gown looks like that of flower petals, keeping up with the night's motif of jewel-toned ensembles.
• Xochitl Gomez

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  Xochitl Gomez's look is so dark and edgy, she doesn't even need accessories with the details in her dress.

• Karrueche Tran

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  Karrueche Tran's golden dress is so beautiful to look at with the way the threads are giving so much movement.

• Michaela Coel

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  Michaela Coel's hooded two-piece ensemble is so glamorous and futuristic.
• Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

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  The power couple looked flawless and fashionable at the world premiere, coordinating the same color scheme. Rihanna, in a patent leather dress with contrast blue stitching and ruched leather gloves in a lighter shade, while Rocky kept it effortless in a denim khaki jacket and matching jeans.

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