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Kevin Feige recounts that Ryan Coogler secretly met with David Jonsson and, after a strong impression, the two unanimously cast him as the grown‑up Black Panther; Feige says he “got chills” when Coogler called to say he’d found the right actor, a reveal made at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 alongside Black Panther 3’s December 15, 2028 release.
British actor David Jonsson, a Bafta Rising Star winner known for Industry, The Long Walk and Rye Lane, was announced by director Ryan Coogler at Comic-Con as the new Black Panther, portraying T'Challa II—the Wakandan king’s secret son who grows into the mantle after Chadwick Boseman’s 2020 passing. The reveal drew praise from fellow stars and fans, with co-stars Letitia Wright and others weighing in, and Coogler stressing the coming-of-age arc. The film is slated for December 2028, part of Marvel’s MCU slate, and follows efforts to honor Boseman’s legacy while expanding the Black Panther family. A wider Comic-Con lineup also highlighted new MCU projects, including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider.
British actor David Jonsson has been announced as the new Black Panther, the son of T’Challa, with director Ryan Coogler revealing the casting at Comic-Con; the character grows into adulthood as Black Panther III stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke and is slated for a US release on December 15, 2028 (UK release date TBC).
At Marvel's SDCC panel, Ryan Coogler announced David Jonsson will play Prince T’Challa II, T’Challa’s son who will take the Black Panther mantle in Black Panther 3 (due December 15, 2028), with Coogler returning to direct; Jonsson is known for Industry, The Long Walk, and Alien: Romulus. The piece also notes Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a 2028 reboot directed by Shawn Levy.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Ryan Coogler announced a third Black Panther film with David Jonsson as the new Black Panther; the movie, featuring Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, is set for theatrical release on December 15, 2028.
Lupita Nyong’o faces renewed online backlash after resurfaced praise for Black Panther’s respectful portrayal of Africa while defending her dual role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, fueling accusations of a double standard in representation; the controversy comes as The Odyssey’s cast and myth-setting draw attention ahead of its July 17, 2026 release.
Hulk and Black Panther are added to MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls as part of the Fighting Avengers alongside Captain America and Iron Man, with a new Wakanda stage and a teaser for the Champion tournament; the game is scheduled for PS5 and PC on August 6 and will feature multiple playable characters and stages.
Michael B. Jordan wins the Best Actor Oscar for Sinners, joining an exclusive group of Black Oscar winners, and his career—from Newark roots and The Wire to Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther—alongside a long-running collaboration with director Ryan Coogler, underscores his status as both a blockbuster star and serious actor; Sinners’ global box office and his Oscar speech spotlight his influence on Black cinema and its evolving prominence in Hollywood.
Coogler discusses Sinners and its record Oscar nods, framing his work as the true reward and stressing mentorship from Spike Lee and John Singleton, the importance of community through Proximity Media, and the need to stay focused amid representation stats. He reflects on the historic moment for Black filmmakers, his joint nomination with wife Zinzi Evans, therapy and family as anchors, and teases future projects including Black Panther 3 and an X-Files-inspired series.
Charts the Fantastic Four’s evolving relationship with Black Panther and Wakanda—from their first meeting in FF #52 (1961) and rival traps to deep alliances against Doctor Doom, through Doomwar and the Future Foundation, to Shuri’s leadership and a multiverse-spanning finale with Reed Richards.
Marvel released the Avengers: Doomsday Wakanda trailer, revealing updated looks for Shuri, M’Baku, Namor, Namora, and the Fantastic Four’s first MCU crossover with the main timeline. The teaser shows Ben Grimm meeting Wakandan delegates, hints at a Doom angle in the Doomsday arc or Secret Wars, and confirms a December 16, 2026 release date.
Michael B. Jordan revealed he needed therapy after immersing himself in the role of Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, as the intense experience left a lasting impact on him, highlighting the emotional toll of fully embodying a complex villain.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a retro-inspired pixel-art brawler developed by Tribute Games, has announced two new characters, Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider, joining its large roster of 15 heroes, with the game set to release in 2025. The game features a unique mechanic where players can swap between two characters, supporting up to four players, and promises an action-packed Marvel experience.
Eyes of Wakanda is an animated anthology series on Disney Plus that explores pivotal moments in Wakanda's history, blending Marvel's fantastical elements with real African history, and offering a more grounded, morally nuanced storytelling approach compared to previous Marvel projects.
Marvel's animated miniseries 'Eyes of Wakanda' starts strong with stunning visuals and an intriguing premise but ultimately falls short due to rushed storytelling and limited episodes, leaving potential unfulfilled in its exploration of Wakandan history and lore.