Yes, Shuri is set to make a cameo in Ironheart as actress Letitia Wright confirmed the same.
Set to be the last television series of Phase Five of the MCU, Ironheart was created by Chinaka Hodge and revolves around Riri Williams and her Ironheart suit. The series is set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and sees Dominique Thorne reprise her role as Riri Williams after she returns home to Chicago and becomes entangled with Parker Robbins. Along the way, Williams, who is inspired by Tony Stark’s Iron Man suits, creates a suit of her own that rivals Stark’s creations.
Will Shuri be in Ironheart?
Yes, Shuri is set to make several cameos in Ironheart as actress Letitia Wright confirmed that her character from the MCU is set to appear in the mini-series. As the series picks up after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, T’Challa’s sister has taken over the mantle of the Black Panther after his death in the MCU. Thus, Shuri is likely to appear in that role in the mini-series, although as of May 2025, there has been no confirmation of the same.
Who portrays Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Shuri is portrayed by British actress Letitia Wright in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For her role as Shuri, Wright won an NAACP Image Award and a SAG Award. Since then, she has reprised her role in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Outside the MCU, Wright is best known for her breakthrough role in the 2015 film Urban Hymn. She also appeared in several television series, including Top Boy, Doctor Who, Humans, and Black Mirror (for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy), amongst others.
FAQs
A. No, as per the Marvel Comics, Shuri never gets married.
A. As per the producers, Shuri was 16 years old in Black Panther (2018).
A. While there is no exact age given for Namor, fans and reports have estimated that he is around 450 years old at the start of the film.
