Ryan Coogler confirmed that Black Panther 3 will be his next film, exciting fans who have been eagerly awaiting the continuation of the Marvel saga.
The director, known for his hit film Sinnersmade the exciting announcement Saturday during a panel at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles.
Speak with Deadline Mike Fleming Jr., Coogler joked, “If it was anyone other than you, I’d say, ‘I can’t confirm or deny it.’
But we are working hard on it. … Yeah, it’s the next movie.” His words officially ended months of speculation about Wakanda’s next chapter.
In November 2024, Denzel Washington hinted that he could appear in the film during his promotion Gladiator II in Australia.
Coogler later confirmed that he is creating a role specifically for Washington, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming project.
The Black Panther The story began in 2018 with Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, after his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War in 2016.
Boseman returned for Avengers: Infinite War And Avengers: Endgame before his tragic death from colon cancer in 2020.
Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverreleased in 2022, it honored Boseman’s legacy and introduced Letitia Wright’s Shuri as the new Black Panther.
With Black Panther 3, Coogler promises to continue the story of Wakanda while paying tribute to Boseman.
Plus, fans are eagerly awaiting the action, emotion and heart that made the franchise unforgettable.
For the unversed, the next chapter is officially underway and excitement is already building around what comes next in the MCU.
