Marvel’s new animated series Eyes of Wakanda is out now on Disney+, with critics largely impressed by its storytelling and visuals; however, fans don’t see it the same.
The show tells four standalone stories spanning different eras of Wakandan history, aiming to expand the lore beyond T’Challa and the Black Panther mantle.
What are the Rotten Tomatoes Scores?
The series currently holds a 90% Critics Score on Rotten Tomatoes, but early Audience Score is more mixed at 71%, revealing a divide over its execution and content.
Comparing the Eyes of Wakanda Rotten Tomatoes Score to similar Marvel projects:
MCU films:
- Black Panther: 96%/79%
- Wakanda Forever: 84%/93%
To the other Marvel animated shows on Disney+:
- What If…?: 85%/62%
- X-Men ’97: 99%/91%
- Your Friendy Neighborhood Spider-Man: 97%/62%
What The Reviews Say
Eyes of Wakanda is earning praise for its animation, action sequences, and its effort to explore deeper aspects of Wakandan history through an anthology format. Critics highlight the strong visuals, creative world-building, and moral themes, though some felt the stories lacked emotional depth. On the flip side, negative reviews point to rushed storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and the short episode count as reasons the series doesn’t fully deliver on its potential.
The Negative
Two critics rated the series as Rotten of the twenty currently listed:
“There are some great moments scattered across these stories, but the miniseries falls short of its promise, largely because of limited time and rushed storytelling.” – The Ringer
“The Eyes of Wakanda can go watch themselves. You’ve probably got better things to see.” – ill LYTeracy
What the Positive Reviews Say
Critics are responding well to the anthology’s unique structure, animation quality, and world-building:
“Without a popular hero to lead with, Eyes Of Wakanda instead relies on the infinite potential of the Wakandan brand to great effect; the result is beautifully crafted but feels somewhat incomplete.” – Empire
“The stories themselves are fairly thin, and hit similar thematic beats a lot from one episode to the next, but the action elevates the whole thing.” -Rolling Stone
“Beautifully rendered, the series isn’t as expansive as “Black Panther” lovers might expect, but it’s a decent holdover until ‘Black Panther 3’ debuts.” – Variety
“With its imaginative machinations and gorgeously giddy action, Marvel Animation and Proximity Media deliver on the promise of the wider world of Wakanda. Long before the end of the “Eyes of Wakanda,” you’ll be geared up and ready for the next mission.” – RobertEbert.com
“Eyes Of Wakanda is a thought-provoking, entertaining glimpse past Wakanda’s curtain.” – AV Club
