That’s the question at the heart of this research.

In A Semiotic Analysis of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther, Kimberly Leckie, MA, Mass Communications Researcher and Cultural Analyst, unpacks the deeper meanings embedded within one of the most culturally significant films of our time.

Through the lens of semiotics (the study of signs and symbols) this work moves beyond cinematic spectacle to explore how Black Panther constructs meaning, negotiates power, and reflects global conversations about race and representation.

Blending academic rigor with cultural insight, this analysis positions the film as both entertainment and ideological text. Whether you're a scholar, a student, or someone who felt something shift the first time you heard "Wakanda Forever," this piece offers a timely and necessary exploration of why that feeling mattered and what it continues to mean.