Ryan Coogler on 'Black Panther' stress: "Convinced the movie wasn't going to work"

• Director Ryan Coogler reflects on his anxiety during the making of "Black Panther" at age 30, believing it would fail.
• He learned to be more present from Chadwick Boseman, regretting not fully appreciating their time due to self-doubt.
• Coogler's film "Sinners" recently made Oscars history with 16 nominations for 2026, surpassing previous records.
• The filmmaker discussed the challenges of rewriting "Black Panther" sequel after Boseman's death, calling it a "wound to the heart."
• He found resilience during the difficult period and embraced the opportunity for "Sinners" to succeed despite studio uncertainty.