So why didn’t they show both children of Wakanda’s royal bloodline dusting away in Avengers: Infinity War?
Just as surprising as Shuri’s death was the announcement that Avengers: Endgame would include Valkyrie in the roster of heroes that survived The Decimation.
It may not be the best reason for omitting the character, but it plays by the rules of The Decimation, and feels like a natural fit.
So if Tessa Thompson’s schedule wouldn’t allow her to participate, then Letitia Wright might have been asked to come back as Shuri to balance the playing field.