Overview

• Coogler affirmed on the June 5 episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast that he has crafted a role for Denzel Washington in Black Panther3.
• Black Panther3 is in active development at Marvel Studios with production slated to start soon ahead of its February 2028 release.
• Washington, who first hinted at the part in November 2024, is positioning the role among his final screen projects before retirement.
• Coogler describes Washington as “family” and lauds the actor as the greatest living performer, fulfilling his long-held ambition to collaborate.
• Exact details of Washington’s character remain undisclosed, fueling fan speculation about his impact on Wakanda’s storyline.