McDonald’s is the latest brand feeding into the Black Panther frenzy ahead of the Nov. 11 release of the sequel, called “Wakanda Forever.” The fast food giant today announced new Wakanda Forever Happy Meals. Each meal includes one toy based on characters from the Marvel movie, including Shuri, Okoye, Namor and Ironheart.
A new ad from DDB Chicago plugs the meals. It includes a cast of Black children who express admiration for superheroes who look “just like me.” That theme plays into the groundbreaking nature of the Black Panther franchise, which has been celebrated for its portrayal of a Black superhero while using a majority Black cast and Black director, Ryan Coogler.