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Mint
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet the richest superhero with $500 billion net worth; not Iron Man, Batman or Thor, even richer than Elon Musk
Have you ever found yourself arguing with friends about who the strongest superhero is? But here's a different twist—have you ever wondered who the richest superhero might be? While Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are among the richest people in the world, the superhero universe has its own ultra-wealthy contenders. And no, it's not Iron Man, Batman, Thor, or even Aquaman. Richest superhero in MCU, DCU The title of the richest superhero belongs to T'Challa — the Black Panther and ruler of Wakanda. T'Challa, Black Panther While a superhero's wealth often depends on the writer of the story, Hindustan Times reported that T'Challa is the richest among DCU and MCU. Reportedly, Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) comes with a net worth ranging somewhere from $1 million to a staggering $80 billion. But if we look at the most recent and widely accepted Batman films, it's T'Challa who beats him to be the wealthiest among all. T'Challa's wealth In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Wakanda is the only nation with access to vibranium, the rarest and most powerful metal on Earth. It is said to make T'Challa's personal wealth to be around at $500 billion, making him richer than real-life billionaire Elon Musk ($397 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($235 billion) and Jeff Bezos ($227 billion). Going by the storylines, T'Challa's fortune is exaggerated even further. It reaches up to $90 trillion, as mentioned in the report. The sum is even more than the entire world's wealth combined. Although fictional, it speaks volumes about how powerful the Black Panther is as a character. Clearly, Black Panther emerges as the richest superhero in the Marvel universe, surpassing Avengers, Iron Man, Thor and others. T'Challa richer than Iron Man, Batman According to a 2024 estimate by MSN, Tony Stark's net worth is about $12.4 billion. On the other hand, Professor X, of X-Men, is estimated to be worth around $3.5 billion. If reports are true, Batman—aka Bruce Wayne's net worth is somewhere in the middle, $9.2 billion to be exact. Even villains in the superhero universe stand no chance. The likes of Victor von Doom ($100 billion) and Lex Luthor ($75 billion) are no match for T'Challa and his whopping, fictional net worth. The iconic character of T'Challa rose to popularity, thanks to the late actor Chadwick Boseman. After his sudden death, T'Challa's sister in the universe, Shuri (aka Letitia Wright) took over the Black Panther mantle in the film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Damson Idris plays coy when asked about rumoured Black Panther 3 casting
Rumours surrounding the casting for Black Panther 3 have been circulating, with Damson Idris at the centre of speculation. When questioned about potential talks with Marvel Studios for a role in the upcoming film, Idris playfully responded with "yes-no" during an appearance on NBC's Today show, as per Deadline. (Also Read: Denzel Washington apologised to director Ryan Coogler for spoiler on his potential role in Black Panther 3) Damson was asked if he had been in touch with Marvel Studios after recent rumours of a role in the upcoming Black Panther movie. Idris's response has sparked debate, with co-anchor Craig Melvin interpreting it as a 'yes.' However, Idris teased, "It could mean no." When asked about accepting the role if offered, Idris gave a definitive 'yes'. Damson plays Joshua Pearce in F1, co-starring Brad Pitt. Chadwick Boseman's portrayal of T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) left a lasting impact before his death in August 2020. He first played the role in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War, getting his own Black Panther film in 2018. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, which progressed to stage IV before 2020. The franchise has continued, with Letitia Wright's Shuri taking on the heroic title in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Recent reports obtained by the publication suggest Marvel might recast T'Challa or introduce his son, Toussaint, who is played by a new actor. Denzel Washington revealed he's being considered for a role in Black Panther 3, with director Ryan Coogler confirming he's writing a part for the actor. Coogler expressed his dedication to the franchise, sharing he'll continue working on Black Panther films as long as fans will have him. According to the publication, Marvel producer Nate Moore clarified that no decisions have been made regarding the future of T'Challa or Black Panther 3, and Coogler has yet to start working on the film.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Damson Idris fuels speculation over 'Black Panther 3' casting
Rumours surrounding the casting for 'Black Panther 3' have been circulating, with Damson Idris at the centre of speculation. When questioned about potential talks with Marvel Studios for a role in the upcoming film, Idris playfully responded with "yes-no" during an appearance on NBC's Today show, as per Deadline. Idris's response has sparked debate, with co-anchor Craig Melvin interpreting it as a "yes." However, Idris teased, "It could mean no." When asked about accepting the role if offered, Idris gave a definitive "yes," as quoted by Deadline. Chadwick Boseman's portrayal of T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) left a lasting impact before his passing in August 2020. The franchise has continued, with Letitia Wright's Shuri taking on the heroic title in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' Recent reports obtained by Deadline suggest Marvel might recast T'Challa or introduce his son, Toussaint, who is played by a new actor. Denzel Washington revealed he's being considered for a role in 'Black Panther 3,' with director Ryan Coogler confirming he's writing a part for the actor. Coogler expressed his dedication to the franchise, sharing he'll continue working on 'Black Panther' films as long as fans will have him. As per Deadline, Marvel producer Nate Moore clarified that no decisions have been made regarding the future of T'Challa or 'Black Panther 3,' with Coogler yet to start working on the film.
Express Tribune
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Damson Idris hints at Marvel talks for potential T'Challa role in Black Panther franchise
Damson Idris has hinted at ongoing conversations with Marvel Studios regarding a role in the Black Panther franchise, lending credibility to recent casting rumors. The Snowfall star, who currently appears alongside Brad Pitt in F1: The Movie, was previously speculated to be among those considered to take over the mantle of T'Challa, following the passing of original actor Chadwick Boseman. Idris initially responded to the rumors on social media with sarcasm, claiming he had also declined roles in a 007 film, a Daniel Day-Lewis collaboration, and an Eddie Murphy biopic—comments that many took lightly. However, during a recent appearance on Today (via Entertainment Weekly), Idris offered a more ambiguous response when asked directly whether he had spoken with Marvel about playing Black Panther. After hesitating, he answered: 'Yes-no.' When asked if he would take the role if offered, he confirmed with a clear 'yes.' While initial speculation centered on recasting the original T'Challa, current reports suggest Marvel may instead be casting the character's son, Toussaint (also named Prince T'Challa), introduced at the end of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This younger character is expected to appear in an upcoming Avengers film, eventually playing a central role in Black Panther 3. Director Ryan Coogler, who directed the first two Black Panther films, expressed in a 2022 New York Times interview that he remains committed to the franchise. 'I'll do it as long as folks will have me,' Coogler said, emphasizing the cultural and commercial impact of the series.
Pink Villa
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will Ryan Gosling Join MCU as White Black Panther? Here's What We Know Amid Ketema's Identity Reveal
Ryan Gosling is creating headlines over his potential joining of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor has been caught up in the buzz of fans wondering if he will portray the role of White Black Panther in the upcoming Marvel movies. The news comes after a controversial meme surfaced on the internet, revealing the identity of Ketema, who is known as the protector of Wakanda in the Marvel comics. As per Christopher Priest's novel, Ketema is known to be T'Challa 's son, who is white with blonde hair and has antagonist traits. Ketema's identity reveal As for the character that is highly talked about in recent times, Ketema marks his first appearance in Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada's new Marvel Knights: The World To Come. The revelation of the character takes place following the death of T'Challa. In one of the scenes from the comics, an old T'Challa takes on Ketema, who is in the Black Panther suit, for a tribal challenge. It is shown that the latter triumphs over T'Challa, goes on to unmask, and declares himself to be the new king of Wakanda. Meanwhile, the depiction of the new character in the comics got the fans wondering if Gosling will don the Black Panther suit to play the role of Ketema. It is also revealed that after T'Challa's marriage with the X-Men member Storm fell apart, he reconciled with his former fiancée, Monica, and they had a son together. Fans' reactions to viral Ketema meme featuring Ryan Gosling After the meme revealing the identity of Ketema went viral, the fans went wild on the internet and went on to comment their thoughts about the same on the social media platforms. One of the users shared, 'Ain't no no f*cking way they did the meme! We got a White Black Panther before GTA6.' Another fan wrote, 'Just finished the new Black Panther book that dropped today & Marvel better not do what I think they're about to.' The third netizen added, 'To complete the meme, Ryan Gosling as Ketema for the next Black Panther film in the MCU. He needs to be cast to complete the circle of memes.' Marvel has not confirmed any of the details on the internet yet.
