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Ryan Coogler Confirms He Will Direct "Black Panther 3" as His Next Film

The director’s onstage confirmation signals active development, with official title, cast and dates still unannounced.

Overview

  • Speaking at Deadline’s Contenders event, Coogler said the threequel is "the next movie" and that his team is "working on it hard."
  • Coogler reaffirmed he intends to include Denzel Washington in a role being written for him, though no deal has been announced.
  • Entertainment outlets report expectations that Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Winston Duke will return, but Marvel has not confirmed casting.
  • Industry trackers have flagged an early-development working title, "Shadows of Wakanda," and a rumored 2028 release window with 2027 production, which remain unconfirmed by the studio.
  • Plot details and scheduling remain under wraps as Coogler moves to complete his Black Panther trilogy following 2018’s original and 2022’s Wakanda Forever.