The world premiere of the highly-anticipated “Black Panther” movie was held Monday, Jan. 29 in Hollywood and the film’s stars and other actors alike donned their most regal attire. The fashions had Twitter users in a frenzy, gushing over the looks fit for Wakanda’s most elite.
“The style at this premiere is phenomenal,” one person tweeted.
Said another, “When the dress code for the #BlackPanther premiere says “AFRICAN ROYALTY” so everyone goes the f— off! 🙌🏾😍.”
But it wasn’t just the fashion that captivated viewers. The first reviews for the film have poured in and it seems like Marvel’s Black-led superhero flick won’t disappoint.
“Just got back from the ‘Black Panther’ premiere and after party,” ESPN’s SportsCenter host Jemele Hill tweeted. “You will see this movie five or six times. It is everything and then some.”
To tide you over until the theatrical release Friday, Feb. 16, check out the most regal looks from the Monday night premiere in the gallery below.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard attends the Los Angeles Premiere “Black Panther” at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Actor David Oyelowo attends the premiere of Disney and Marvel’s “Black Panther” at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Lupita Nyong’o attends the premiere of Disney and Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ on January 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Actor Mike Colter at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Recording artist Janelle Monae at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Actor and recording artist Donald Glover attends the world premiere of Marvel Studios Black Panther, on January 29, 2018, in Hollywood, California. / AFP PHOTO / VALERIE MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)
Actress Issa Rae attends the world premiere of Marvel Studios Black Panther, on January 29, 2018, in Hollywood, California. / AFP PHOTO / VALERIE MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Actors Ryan Michelle Bathe, Sterling K. Brown and son, Andrew Brown at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Angela Bassett attends the Premiere Of Disney And Marvel’s “Black Panther” – Arrivals on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Yara Shahidi attends the Premiere Of Disney And Marvel’s “Black Panther” – Arrivals on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Actor Chadwick Boseman arrives for the premiere of Disney and Marvel’s “Black Panther” held at the Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Daniel Kaluuya attends the Los Angeles Premiere “Black Panther” at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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