Overview
- Marvel announced the new Black Panther film at Comic-Con in San Diego on July 25, presenting British actor David Jonsson onstage as the lead.
- Jonsson was introduced as the son of T'Challa and said he would not reveal plot details while thanking fans for welcoming him into the franchise.
- The studio set a firm release date of December 15, 2028, signaling a long lead time for production under Coogler's direction.
- Ryan Coogler, who directed the first two Black Panther films, was confirmed to return as director, keeping creative continuity for the series.
- Some third-party listings name additional cast members such as Denzel Washington, Letitia Wright and Winston Duke but Marvel has not officially confirmed those reports.