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Twitter rejoices over 'Black Panther' director news

Carly Mallenbaum
USA TODAY

Sylvester Stallone may have forgotten to mention Ryan Coogler's name in his Globes acceptance speech, but Marvel clearly hasn't overlooked the director.

'Creed' director Ryan Coogler to direct 'Black Panther'

After it was rumored for months, Creed and Fruitvale Station director Coogler has officially been named the director of forthcoming superhero movie Black Panther, starring Chadwick Boseman.

Fans on Twitter shared had a few happy thoughts about the news:

Black Panther is due February 16, 2018.