The moment solidified for audiences the wisdom that accompanied T’Challa’s physical strength and agility.

Shuri, channeling her brother with this line, offers the viewer many layers of meaning.

“Peace was never an option,” he says.

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The writers obviously decided to lean into the latter and have a bit of fun with her introduction.

The bemused Okoye then sarcastically says, “Good luck fighting Namor with a heater.”

Unsurprisingly, inWakanda Forever, this line isAngela Bassett’s.

Letitia Wright as Shuri during T’Challa’s funeral in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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However, she is not the first powerful woman to deliver this sentiment in the MCU.

It’s more than a line but the true power of her character.

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There are, without a doubt, moreEaster eggshiding within this film’s script.

As with any other MCU installment, it may be years before subtle lines expose great nuance.

A small exchange in Shuri’s lab about AI could spell Ultron-level catastrophe.

Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams inside her suit of armor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Subtle references to Ironman might be lingering within Riri’s dialogue.

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Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda addresses the UN in Black Panther Wakanda Forever

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