Marvel Studios has confirmed that British actor David Jonsson will take on the role of the new Black Panther, playing the son of the late T'Challa. The announcement, made at Comic-Con 2026, marks a generational shift for the franchise following the death of original star Chadwick Boseman, and signals how the studio intends to carry the series forward.

Ryan Coogler, who wrote and directed the previous instalments, returns for the third film, ensuring creative continuity as the story moves to a new central character. The project is slated for theatrical release on 15 December 2028, giving the production a lengthy development window and ending months of speculation over the franchise's future direction.