- David Jonsson has been announced as the new Black Panther, portraying T'Challa II, the son of Chadwick Boseman's character, in the upcoming film directed by Ryan Coogler.
- The film, titled Black Panther 3, is set to be released on December 15, 2028.
- Coogler stated that in this next film, T'Challa II will come of age after being introduced as a child in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
David Jonsson has been officially cast as the new Black Panther, taking on the role of T'Challa II in 'Black Panther 3', which is set to hit theaters on December 15, 2028. The announcement was made by Ryan Coogler during Marvel's Comic-Con presentation, where he expressed excitement about returning to the franchise.1234
Jonsson's character, Prince T'Challa II, was first introduced in the post-credits scene of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. Coogler stated, “The last time we got to make a movie, we introduced a character who is the son of the character that the great Chadwick Boseman played... he comes of age.” Jonsson received a standing ovation at the event, expressing gratitude, saying, “Thank you to this family that I have the honor and the blessing to join.”56
The film will explore T'Challa II's journey as he matures, following the legacy of his father, portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman. Coogler will also return to direct, alongside returning cast members Letitia Wright as Shuri and Winston Duke as M'Baku. The film is expected to be shot entirely on larger format celluloid film, marking a first for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The first 'Black Panther' film grossed $1.3 billion worldwide, while 'Wakanda Forever' earned $859 million globally, showcasing the franchise's significant impact on the box office.
“Jonsson received a standing ovation at Comic-Con as he took the stage with Coogler and Feige, thanking the 'amazing family' he is joining. The third Black Panther film will be shot entirely on larger-format celluloid, a first for the MCU.”
The Indian Express
Deadline
Variety
