“Black Panther’s” Shuri is maybe the best Disney Princess ever, and Twitter agrees
Like the rest of the world, I just saw Black Panther last night, and I’m already obsessed. Marvel delivered a gorgeous film overall, but there was one specific part that totally blew me away. It wasn’t the world-building showcased in Wakanda (although that was breathtaking). It wasn’t the magnetism of T’Challa (but Chadwick Boseman definitely is Marvel’s most compelling leading man). It wasn’t the music (but I cannot stop jamming to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “All the Stars” because that is a straight banger).
No, the absolute breakout from Black Panther was T’Challa’s sister Shuri (played by Letitia Wright). The fiery, sarcastic, intelligent, and fully fierce technology expert in Wakanda is my new role model. She didn’t take anything from anyone. Even during a traditional ceremony, she managed to crack a sarcastic joke and didn’t feel anything but joy at making everyone bristle and laugh as she flouted authority. She is so incredibly smart, as the engineer spearheading all of Wakanda’s scientific developments — and since they are the most scientifically advanced nation in the world thanks to all that Vibranium, that is definitely *saying something.* Shuri stole every scene she was in. And her technology stole every scene she wasn’t in.
But the best part is, when it comes time to fight, she’s more than ready to jump into the chaos. She practically begs her brother T’Challa to let her provide him backup on his missions because she knows he needs her. In the big climax of the movie (no spoilers, I promise!), she does something that had my entire theater erupt in cheers of “Hell yes.”
And apparently it wasn’t just my movie theater that fell in love with Shuri. Since Marvel is owned by Disney and Shuri is the younger sister to the King of Wakanda, that technically makes her a Disney Princess. And Twitter doesn’t care about that “technically.” They are all here for the official new Disney Princess Shuri of Wakanda. You can keep all your other damsel in distress Disney Princesses, because based on popular opinion, Shuri is definitely the best. false
If @Disney has anything to do with @Marvel and with #BlackPanther so it makes Shuri real Disney Princess? pic.twitter.com/5swX9T5EAI
— Kama (@kamanonickname) February 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/959261450316533765
SHURI FROM THE BLACK PANTHER WILL BE HAILED AS THE BEST DISNEY PRINCESS YOU MARK MY WORDS
— ⧗ (@natsdany) January 30, 2018
New Disney Princess action figure! #shuri #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/gnh01ZVEGq
— Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) February 9, 2018
I may have a new favorite Disney princess. #shuri #blackpanther #WakandaForever #scienceprincess pic.twitter.com/kG17qg3hlW
— Katie Hill (@katiebhill22) February 16, 2018
Disney Princess Shuri. Cosplay for young girls is lit. #BlackPanther
— Suzette M. (@Suzette11233) January 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/964536046292819968
Going to @WaltDisneyWorld this weekend- there had best be so much #blackpanther merch!! And #Shuri is the best Disney Princess EVER!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/54XOjwOmLM
— Pamela Wells, PhD – Fully vaxxed & wearing a mask (@palamity) February 16, 2018
Shuri is leigons smarter than her brother. She challenged the tradition of only men being #BlackPanther to become the first woman Panther. She sacrificed herself for her country & came back with all the knowledge of Wakanda. Also, she's now a Disney Princess. #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/JqI2OpQfJr
— (((Sameach L. Jackson))) (@ChronsOfNon) February 16, 2018
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not to be dramatic but i would die for princess shuri of wakanda pic.twitter.com/hJVsdd2Mjx
— elia 📌 wts loona ticket (@carstairscai) February 14, 2018
I'm all about Shuri now. Greatest Disney Princess ever. #WakandaForever
— James Cain (he/him/his) 🇳🇿🏴 (@JamesWJCain) February 16, 2018
#BlackPanther was AMAZING…The blend of Afro-futurism and deeply rooted tribal/indigenous culture was so well executed. Also @letitiawright, I believe Shuri is now my fav @Disney princess…she was one of my fav parts of the whole film!!!
— Jeremy Pritchett (@Chef_Pritchett) February 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/964393211752955904
Shuri is the Disney princess I always wanted. She better get a movie to herself. #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/NCX9hn70ky
— J 🏳️🌈 🖖🏾 (@jere594) February 16, 2018
Now who can tell us where to buy the dope white dress and kicks she rocks for half the movie?