Marvel Studios has announced this black panther 3 Will be in theaters December 18, 2028, with David Johnson set to star in the new black panther. The update was shared by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and director Ryan Coogler during the studio’s Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on July 25.

Jonson is known for Alien: RomulusThe prince will take over as T’Challa II, also known as Toussaint, son of the late T’Challa. Coogler will return to direct the film, which is the next chapter in the series after Chadwick Boseman originated the role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Letitia Wright later led the franchise as Shuri.

In the MCU, Toussaint is the son of T’Challa and Nakia, played by Lupita Nyong’o. He was raised by his mother in Haiti so he could be away from the pressures of the Wakandan royal family and the throne. Before his death, Queen Ramonda, played by Angela Bassett, was the only member of the royal family who knew about him. This changed when Toussaint met Shuri and told her his second name.

Jonson’s casting also hints at a possible time jump in the story. The character was last seen as a child at the end of black panther 2While Johnson will play the adult version of Toussaint. Marvel has not yet shared any details about the story or timeline of the new film.

Basic plans for black panther 2

speaking on happy sad confused Podcast, Coogler previously stated that the original plan for the second film was to focus on T’Challa and his son. He described a Wakandan tradition called the “Rite of 8”, saying, “When a prince turns 8 years old, he must spend 8 days in the bush with his father.” He said that during those eight days, “the prince can ask the father any question, and the father must answer.”

Coogler said that the story would follow the ritual when Namor begins his attack. He said, “They had to deal with someone who is extremely dangerous, but because of this ritual, their son had to remain attached to their hip the entire time, otherwise they would violate this ritual that was never broken.” “It was crazy. Chadwick was going to kill it, but life goes on as it goes.”

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He also spoke about Boseman following the actor’s death from colon cancer at age 43 in 2020. Coogler said, “He meant a lot to me,” and added that he later learned from Boseman’s family and friends how much he meant to the actor as well.

In another interview with deadlineCoogler hinted at this black panther 3 This will be his next project and said that Denzel Washington may join the cast. For now, Marvel has confirmed the release date, Coogler’s return, and Johnson’s casting as Toussaint.