Black Panther 3 (2028)
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The third Black Panther film, with Ryan Coogler returning, opens December 15, 2028. David Jonsson stars as T’Challa II, with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke returning. Plot details have not been announced. Black Panther 3 is scheduled for December 15, 2028, as part of Phase Seven. Below is what we know so far and what to watch before it.
| Expected | December 15, 2028 |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase Seven |
| Saga | Mutant Saga |
| Part of | Black Panther movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Not known yet |
Why it matters in the MCU
The next chapter of Wakanda in the MCU’s new saga.
About Black Panther 3
This is the planned third film in Marvel Studios' Black Panther series, following Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Marvel is keeping the plot under wraps, but the film follows T'Challa's son, the boy introduced in the final scene of Wakanda Forever, now grown up. It arrives after Avengers: Secret Wars, as part of the MCU's next saga.
Ryan Coogler, who directed and co-wrote both earlier films, is returning to direct; producer Nate Moore confirmed this in February 2025. Moore is also back to produce, even though he left his role at Marvel Studios in March 2025. Work was set to start after Coogler finished his 2025 film Sinners, and development was underway by November 2025. At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026, Marvel set a December 15, 2028 release date and announced David Jonsson as T'Challa II, T'Challa's son, with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke returning. Denzel Washington is also in the film; Coogler confirmed his involvement in June 2025, though his role is still a secret. No filming dates have been announced yet.
Good to know
- David Jonsson, star of Alien: Romulus, plays T'Challa's grown-up son, T'Challa II.
- "Wakanda Forever" was originally meant to be the subtitle of this third film before it was used for the second one.
- Coogler and Kevin Feige were already discussing a third film by November 2022.
- The Wakanda Forever spin-off Ironheart premiered in June 2025.
How to watch it
There's nothing to watch yet, but you can prepare. Rewatch Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, since this continues their story. Ironheart and Eyes of Wakanda expand the corner of the MCU around Wakanda. Avengers: Doomsday features the Wakandans too, so it's worth catching before this film. Check back here as Marvel confirms the story and cast.
Where it fits in your watch
Black Panther 3 FAQ
Is Ryan Coogler directing Black Panther 3?
Yes. Producer Nate Moore confirmed in February 2025 that Coogler would return after finishing Sinners.
Is Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3?
Yes. Coogler confirmed Washington's casting in June 2025, but his role hasn't been revealed.
When is Black Panther 3 coming out?
December 15, 2028. Marvel announced the date at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026.
Can you skip Black Panther 3?
It isn’t out yet. We grade titles once they’re released.
Does Black Panther 3 have a post-credit scene?
We won’t know until it’s out; we’ll update this page after release.
What to watch before Black Panther 3
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Black Panther 3 builds on, in release order:
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Black Panther (2018)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Where to watch Black Panther 3
Black Panther 3 hasn’t been released yet. Marvel Studios films usually arrive on Disney+ a few months after their theatrical run.
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