Overview

• Coogler revealed on a June 5 podcast that he has crafted a role specifically for Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3.
• Washington first disclosed the part in November 2024 and later apologized to Coogler for revealing unannounced details.
• Marvel Studios has not formally announced Black Panther 3, but the film is officially in development under Coogler’s direction.
• At 70, Washington has said he’s selective about his remaining roles, making this collaboration a capstone to his career.
• Black Panther 3 is tentatively slated for February 2028, extending the franchise originally led by Chadwick Boseman.