Overview
- Coogler confirmed on Nov. 15 at Deadline’s Contenders event that he is "working on it hard" and that the threequel is his next movie.
- He reiterated he has every intention of working with Denzel Washington, aligning with Washington’s 2024 remark that a role was being written for him.
- Marvel has not announced the plot, villain, casting, filming start, or release date for the next Black Panther installment.
- Industry trackers and scoopers cite unconfirmed details, including a working title of "Shadows of Wakanda," a 2027 production window, and a possible February 2028 release.
- Reports widely expect Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, and Winston Duke to return, though Marvel has not officially confirmed any cast.