Those two characters spent a decent amount of time on-screen together during the film’s runtime.

The script notes that Shuri smiled at Namor, which"charmed him."

Shuri notices a blueish tinted PLANT (that looks like the Weber Azul) growing out of the pool.

Shuri Romance Black Panther 2

Namora nudges her toward Namor.Shuri smiles, charming him.

NAMOR: You are safe here, Princess.

I will not allow any harm to befall you while you are in my custody.

Namor, Shuri

Their gaze… interested.

Another instance between the characters occurred when Namor actually took Shuri down into the city where his people live.

Shuri looks at Namor, who is deeply moved.

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NAMOR: Would you still like to see the garden?

Namor smiles, smitten, and they swim off as Riri watches.

After Shuri and Namor returned, Riri asked Shuri about their time together.

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It is also possible that Marvel Studios is saving Namor and/or Shuri to be romantically involved with other characters.

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