Letitia Wright is back in the gym — and back in the Marvel spotlight. The actress, who last donned the Black Panther suit in 2022’s Wakanda Forever, has shared a glimpse of her intense training regimen for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. In a video (captured in the X post below by POC Culture), Wright is seen performing lat pulldown exercises with the caption "rack season," signaling her physical prep is well underway — and serious.
This sneak peek has ignited excitement among fans eager to see Shuri’s next chapter in the MCU. After stepping into the Black Panther mantle following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, Wright’s portrayal was both emotional and empowering, helping close one era and usher in a new one. Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release on May 1, 2026, will continue that story as Marvel dives headfirst into its Phase 6 finale.
The upcoming blockbuster is rumored to feature not only Wright’s Shuri, but also returning powerhouses like Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), and the shocking return of Robert Downey Jr., this time as a multiversal Doctor Doom. Directors Destin Daniel Cretton and Shawn Levy are reportedly involved in the project’s massive scope, which is expected to blend the emotional stakes of Infinity War with the scale of Endgame.
