Black Panther III has been officially announced with a release date of December 15, 2028, and Ryan Coogler will return to direct the final installment of the trilogy.

David Jonsson will star as T’Challa’s son Toussaint, the new Black Panther, with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke attached to the project.

Jonsson was introduced alongside Wright, Duke, and others on stage, with Coogler also confirming casting and suggesting possible involvement from Denzel Washington.

Director Ryan Coogler announced the project at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, confirming development status and introducing the cast during the Hall H panel.

Filming is indicated to be shot on 70mm IMAX film, signaling a high-format production for the next Black Panther installment.

The Hall H presentation revealed an adult T’Challa Jr. as the new Black Panther, expanding the lineage and setting up the new film’s core character.

Additional confirmation that David Jonsson will portray the adult Black Panther in Black Panther 3, with Toussaint serving as the mantle for the next era.

Letitia Wright described Jonsson as a ‘special person’ with a good heart, noting a playful dynamic with him on screen.

Winston Duke expressed trust in Jonsson and highlighted a collaborative, supportive dynamic on set.

Production has reportedly begun, with Coogler writing and directing, though no official title for Black Panther 3 was announced at the event.

tamp_constant: No official title announced; logo was debuted and production pushed forward during the event, keeping the project moving.

The broader MCU context includes speculative connections to X-Men and magical characters, though nothing confirmed about Storm or other crossovers for the film.