Where to watch Eyes of Wakanda
In the US, Eyes of Wakanda streams on Disney Plus with a regular subscription, alongside both Black Panther films. That makes a Wakanda-themed weekend easy to set up: the two movies and this short series all sit in one app.
Outside the US, availability varies by country. Check the watch box on this page for the services listed where you live.
What to watch before Eyes of Wakanda
Black Panther gives you everything you need: what vibranium is, why Wakanda hid from the world, and who the Black Panther is to its people. The series builds on those ideas but tells new stories with new characters, so you do not need Wakanda Forever or the Avengers films first.
If you have already seen both Black Panther movies, you are fully prepared. If you have seen neither, you can still follow each episode, but some of the weight of Wakanda's secrecy will be lost on you.
Where it fits in the watch order
Placing it on a timeline is tricky. Its episodes range from ancient history to the present day, so no single year fits. Our list puts it right after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, so the two Wakanda stories sit side by side, and before The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. The next film in our order is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which has no link to Wakanda at all.
In release order it is a Phase 5 title, and our Marvel Phase 5 in order guide shows the releases around it. The most practical approach is simply to watch it whenever you want more Wakanda.
| If you are... | When to watch it |
|---|
| Doing a full story-order run | Right after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |
| A Black Panther fan | Any time after the first film |
| Short on time | Leave it for later; nothing depends on it |
Eyes of Wakanda explained: who the Hatut Zaraze are
The Hatut Zaraze are Wakanda's secret agents, warriors who leave the hidden kingdom to work in the outside world. In Black Panther they are mentioned as the War Dogs, the network of spies who keep watch over the rest of the planet. Eyes of Wakanda turns that background detail into the main subject.
Each episode follows a different agent in a different era, on a dangerous mission to recover vibranium artifacts that have fallen into the wrong hands. The idea behind the show is simple: for Wakanda to stay hidden, every stray piece of its technology has to come home. That gives each chapter a clear goal and a ticking clock.
The result feels like a historical action anthology, closer to a set of legends than one continuous plot. Expect spear fights, chases and heists in ancient cities rather than superhero battles in modern skylines. The animation style is bold and painterly, and the fight choreography is the main draw.
Is Eyes of Wakanda worth watching?
We rate it optional. Nothing in the main films depends on it, and you will not miss any plot points if you skip it. Its value is world-building. It shows how far Wakanda's reach goes and how long it has been quietly protecting its secret, which adds depth to the Black Panther mantle.
It is a good fit for fans of Wakanda, viewers who enjoy anthology storytelling, and anyone looking for a short animated break between longer live-action titles. Watching it straight after Wakanda Forever works well, since that film also explores how Wakanda deals with the outside world.
Creative team and voices
Todd Harris leads the series. Because each episode has a new lead character, the show leans on an ensemble of voice performers rather than a single star, and the main voices change from one chapter to the next.
Episodes, runtime and viewing tips
There is one season of 4 episodes, each around 31 minutes. The full series takes roughly two hours, about the same as a single movie, so it works well as one evening's viewing. Since every episode stands mostly on its own, you can also treat it as four short films and watch one between longer titles. For a complete list of Marvel series in story order, see our Marvel TV shows in order guide, and our marathon plan can fit it into a longer schedule.
