At the recent San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) held on July 26, 2006, Ryan Coogler returned to announce major news: the MCU is officially getting a new Black Panther.
Black Panther 3 is on the way, with David Jonsson cast as the new Black Panther, T’Challa —T’Challa’s son. the news black panther will likely take over the mantle from Suri, who held it for two movies, Ironheart and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Chadwick Boseman’s role as the MCU superhero was cut short after his untimely passing from colon cancer on Aug, 20 2020. Chadwick Boseman starred in Black Panther (2018) after it was introduced in Captain America: Civil War in 2016, followed by the Avengers movies such as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. After his passing, letita rigt carried the mantle forward in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and made a brief cameo in the Disney+ series Ironheart.
Who is The New Black Panther
T’Challa’s son was first hinted at in the MCU in the mid‑credits scene of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Nakia (Played by Lupita Nyong’o)revealed his name as Toussaint and his Wakandan name as T’Challa. However, for the majority of 2025, fans and the media were sent into a frenzy speculating that FI actor Damson Edris to take over the black panther mantle in upcoming Black Panther movies, and possibly the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
Who is David Jonsson?
Johnson may seem new and bursting into the scene; however, before the recent announcements, David Jonsson had a line-up of impressive performances in several TV shows and movies and had long won fans over with said impressive performances. Some of his most acclaimed roles include Industry, Rye Lane, Alien: Romulus, and The Long Walk. Although this may be the biggest project in his career, thanks to the build-up for a new black panther and all the speculation around the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, Jonsson is set to be the breakout star of the season despite being the winner of the 2025 BAFTA Rising Star Award.
When is Black Panther 3 Coming Out?
Marvel Studios announced at San Diego Comic-Con that the conclusion of the Black Panther trilogy will be released on December 15, 2028.
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