In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Wakanda is the only nation with access to vibranium, the rarest and most powerful metal on Earth. It is said to make T’Challa’s personal wealth to be around at $500 billion, making him richer than real-life billionaire Elon Musk ($397 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($235 billion) and Jeff Bezos ($227 billion).

Fans were first introduced to the Marvel Comics character in the 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But a spinoff miniseries following young inventor Riri Williams has been in the works since December 2020.

Ironheart creator Chinaka Hodge assuaged any fears newcomers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have by letting the world know you don’t need to watch any of the previous Marvel movies to enjoy Ironheart.