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 during a panel at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles on Saturday.
Talk to Deadline Mike Fleming Jr., Coogler joked, “If it was anyone other than you, I would say, ‘I can’t confirm or deny.’
But we are working hard on it. …Yeah, that’s the next movie. His comments officially ended months of speculation about Wakanda’s next chapter.
In November 2024, Denzel Washington hinted that he might appear in the film during promotion Gladiator II in Australia.
Coogler later confirmed he was 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: Infinity War And Avengers: Endgame before his tragic death from colon cancer in 2020.
Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverreleased in 2022, 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 homage to Boseman.
Plus, fans look forward to the action, emotion, and heart that made the franchise unforgettable.
For those who don’t know, the next chapter is officially on the way and excitement is already building around what’s next in the MCU.
