Ryan Coogler Announces Third 'Black Panther' Film, David Jonsson to Star - Marvel.com
Director Ryan Coogler announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that a third Black Panther film is in development for a 2028 release. David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther, portraying the grown-up son of T'Challa.
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This announcement marks a major milestone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, signaling a transition in the franchise's leadership and narrative direction.
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Ryan Coogler took the stage during Marvel Studios’ massive Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 , where he revealed that he will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct a third Black Panther film, exclusively in theaters on December 15, 2028 . Joined by Letitia Wright , A.K.A. Shuri , and Winston Duke , A.K.A. M'Baku , Coogler announced that David Jonsson ( The Long Walk, Alien: Romulus ) will be the new Black Panther in the upcoming film.
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