Black Panther 3 Sets December 2028 Release, David Jonsson Cast as T’Challa’s Son
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Marvel’s “Black Panther 3” is scheduled for release on December 15, 2028, with David Jonsson cast as Prince T’Challa II, the adult son of the late T’Challa. The character was first introduced as a child in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and will now inherit his father’s mantle. Director Ryan Coogler will return for the third film, alongside Letitia Wright reprising her role as Shuri and Winston Duke returning as M’Baku. The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con during Marvel’s Hall H panel. Jonsson most recently starred in “Alien: Romulus” and an adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk.” The first “Black Panther” film, released in 2018, grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and won three Academy Awards.
What’s verified
“Black Panther 3” is set for release on December 15, 2028.
David Jonsson will play Prince T’Challa II, the adult son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa.
Ryan Coogler will direct the film.
Letitia Wright will reprise her role as Shuri.
Winston Duke will return as M’Baku.
The character Prince T’Challa II was introduced as a child at the end of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
The first “Black Panther” (2018) grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and won three Oscars.
“Avengers: Doomsday,” featuring Letitia Wright, is set for release on December 18 (year not specified in sources).
Not yet confirmed
One source reported that Winston Duke expressed trust in David Jonsson and described his own welcoming experience on the first film.
One source mentioned that Ryan Coogler recently wrapped production on a reboot of “The X-Files.”
One source noted that Letitia Wright said in a January 2023 interview that the third film was “already in the works.”
It is unclear whether the film will include a time jump, as the character was a child in the previous movie.
Key figures
Winston Duke – actor playing M’Baku
David Jonsson – actor playing Prince T’Challa II
Ryan Coogler – director
Letitia Wright – actor playing Shuri
Chadwick Boseman – deceased actor who originally played T’Challa
Lupita Nyong’o – actor playing Nakia
Sources: Variety, consequence.net
