How to Prepare for Opening Night: The Practical-Yet-Essential Guide to Seeing ‘Black Panther’

It is time. We are just one month away from the opening of the most awaited film of the decade, Black Panther. Years have gone by that we have been teased with breathtaking images of the magic that is this film. Every casting announcement, every trailer sent chills up our spines and now we are even closer than ever. So what do we do in these coming weeks to be prepared for the big day? ADMISSION First of all, get your tickets. I am elated to say tickets are already almost sold out. Yes, 4 weeks before the movie even hits theaters you may miss your chance to see it opening weekend. Black Panther sold more in the first 24 hours of pre-sales than any other Marvel Cinematic Universe film in history — I hit up Fandango to get tickets just after they went on sale and watched them disappear in front of my eyes. So, that being said, get online, go to your favorite theater’s website, and get your tickets now. I personally have bougie tendencies and need assigned seating (no waiting in line for me), reclining leather seats, and a theater with a parking lot — so yes, I’m leaving and going just outside the city to see Black Panther how I want. (If you’re in the Columbus, Ohio area Black Nerd Problems is even hosting a premiere private screening here.)

MY CREW, MY DOGS, SET RULES, SET LAWS Get yourself a POC magic crew. If there was ever a time for us to roll deep anywhere, besides for the justice of our people, it’s a premiere showing of Black Panther. This is how we celebrate – at le…