The film is set after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Based on the comic-book superhero Black Panther, the story begins with King T'Challa’s return to the technologically advanced, fictional African nation of Wakanda. However, he soon discovers that there are conspiracies to destroy Wakanda before he can take over as a leader. In order to protect his throne and to prevent a world war, T’Challa/ the Black Panther must team up with new allies. The film features Chadwick Boseman in the title role with Lupita Nyong’O playing the character Nakia, T’Challa’s former lover, now an undercover operative.