Marvel announces Black Panther III at Comic-Con
Marvel Studios announced at Comic-Con that 'Black Panther III' is in development, with British actor David Jonsson cast as the son of T'Challa. Ryan Coogler will return to direct the film, which is scheduled for release in December 2028.
Why it matters
This announcement marks a major expansion of a highly successful film franchise and confirms the studio's long-term creative direction following the death of Chadwick Boseman.
Superhero movie fans will officially return to the world of Wakanda in Black Panther III , the newest entry in the Marvel film franchise, the studio has announced at Comic-Con in San Diego, California.
British actor David Jonsson will play the lead role in the film, due out on 15 December, 2028.
Known for his performances in the HBO television series Industry and the 2025 film The Long Walk , Jonsson steps into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the son of T'Challa, the original Black Panther superhero played by actor Chadwick Boseman.
Boseman, who rocketed to fame in 2018's Black Panthe r, died in 2020 at the age of 43 as a result of colon cancer.
Marvel announced the Black Panther 'three-quel' with Jonsson appearing in front of thousands of fans at Comic-Con's famous Hall H in the San Diego Convention Center.
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