Marvel Studios has officially announced Black Panther 3 at San Diego Comic-Con, slated for release on December 15, 2028. Directing duties once again belong to Ryan Coogler, who returns to complete his celebrated Wakandan trilogy.
Rising British actor David Jonsson—known for his breakout roles in Industry and Alien: Romulus—has been cast to lead the upcoming film. Rather than recasting the late Chadwick Boseman, Jonsson portrays Prince T’Challa II, the grown-up son of King T’Challa who was briefly introduced as a child at the end of Wakanda Forever. Coogler revealed that the upcoming sequel will serve as a coming-of-age story as the young heir steps forward to claim his legacy and protect Wakanda.
Jonsson takes the stage alongside returning cast members Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, while legendary actor Denzel Washington is also set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a undisclosed role.
David Jonsson is your new Black Panther.
Black Panther 3, directed by Ryan Coogler, arrives in theaters December 15, 2028. pic.twitter.com/JILHDOelQE
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