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Black Panther 3

Black Panther · Black Panther Collection

2028
Action Adventure Superhero Sci-Fi

Overview

The third chapter of Ryan Coogler's Black Panther saga continues the story of Wakanda as T'Challa's grown son takes up the mantle of the Black Panther. (Official plot details have not yet been revealed.)

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Overview

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Black Panther 3 sees Ryan Coogler return to write and direct, with David Jonsson introduced as the new Black Panther — the adult son of the late Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa.

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Upcoming third Black Panther film, directed by Ryan Coogler, introducing David Jonsson as T'Challa's son in the mantle. Releasing December 15, 2028.

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Development

Confirmed by Ryan Coogler in late 2025 as his next film; officially announced at SDCC 2026.

Casting

David Jonsson revealed as the new Black Panther; Letitia Wright and Winston Duke confirmed to return.

Principal photography

Not yet started (as of July 2026).

Production

Development

Confirmed by Ryan Coogler in late 2025 as his next film; officially announced at SDCC 2026.

Casting

David Jonsson revealed as the new Black Panther; Letitia Wright and Winston Duke confirmed to return.

Principal photography

Not yet started (as of July 2026).

Cast

David Jonsson T'Challa (Black Panther)
Letitia Wright Shuri
Winston Duke M'Baku
Denzel Washington Unconfirmed (reported attached; role not confirmed)

Characters

T'Challa (Black Panther) David Jonsson
Shuri Letitia Wright
M'Baku Winston Duke
Unconfirmed (reported attached; role not confirmed) Denzel Washington

Crew

Ryan Coogler Director
Ryan Coogler Writer

Trivia

  • David Jonsson plays the adult version of T'Challa's son, a character first teased at the end of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
  • The film will be shot and presented in 70mm large-format film.
  • Ryan Coogler returns to direct after his 2025 horror hit Sinners.

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Third film in Ryan Coogler's Black Panther trilogy, following Black Panther (2018) and Wakanda Forever (2022).

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