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NEED TO KNOW
- Black Panther 3 was introduced in December 2024
- Director Ryan Coogler will return for the sequence’ third movie
- He can be joined by Denzel Washington, who’s confirmed to star in Black Panther 3
In Black Panther 3, Wakanda awaits as soon as once more.
Each the 2018 unique and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, had been field workplace and important hits. The primary movie was nominated for seven Academy Awards, together with Finest Image. It took dwelling three Oscars and nonetheless stands because the third highest-grossing Marvel movie, in line with Box Office Mojo.
Between the discharge of the 2 motion pictures, the franchise’s star Chadwick Boseman died in August 2020 from colon most cancers. His legacy lived on in 2022’s Wakanda Endlessly, the place T’Challa’s sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) grew to become the subsequent Black Panther.
In December 2024, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige introduced {that a} third Black Panther film was formally in growth.
So with the movie formally occurring, what do followers know up to now in regards to the upcoming installment? Here is all the pieces to find out about Black Panther 3, together with the solid, director and extra.
Warning: Spoilers forward for Black Panther: Wakanda Endlessly!
What is going to Black Panther 3 be about?
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No plot particulars have been revealed for Black Panther 3, however the legacy of T’Challa will stay on.
On the finish of 2022’s Wakanda Endlessly, Shuri (Wright) has turn into the brand new Black Panther, following in her brother’s footsteps. In a stunning transfer, Shuri decides to depart Wakanda and quit her royal title. Jabari Tribe chief M’Baku (Winston Duke) steps ahead, calling for a problem to the throne.
Shuri visits Nakia (Lupito Nyong’o) in Haiti, and on the seaside Shuri has a ceremonial burning of the gown she wore to her brother’s funeral. Nakia joins Shuri and introduces her to her son, Toussaint, the kid of T’Challa, whom Nakia has been elevating “away from the stress of the throne.”
With that reveal, the subsequent Black Panther might function a battle between Toussaint and M’Baku for the way forward for the throne.
Who’s within the solid of Black Panther 3?
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No official solid announcement has made for Black Panther 3, however Denzel Washington has revealed that he can be part of it.
Throughout a November 2024 interview on Australia Today, Washington revealed his involvement with the upcoming Black Panther when itemizing his upcoming tasks.
“[Director] Ryan Coogler is writing a component for me within the subsequent Black Panther. After that, I’m going to do the movie of Othello,” the Fences star mentioned. “After that, I’m going to do King Lear. After that, I’m going to retire.”
Through the June 5 episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Coogler confirmed that he has written a component for Washington within the upcoming sequel.
The director instructed host Carmelo Anthony, “Denzel is household at this level … I’ve been making an attempt to work with him since day one.”
He continued, “I believe he’s the best dwelling actor, and by way of what he means to our tradition, overlook about it. I’ve been speaking to him about this for a very long time.”
Wright, who grew to become Black Panther in Wakanda Endlessly, mentioned that she was “manifesting” a Black Panther 3 in a January 2023 interview with Variety.
“I believe it’s already within the works,” she mentioned. “We want slightly little bit of a break, we have to regroup and [Coogler] must get again into the lab, so it’s going to take a short while, however we’re actually excited for you guys to see that.”
Different solid members haven’t been introduced, however unique Black Panther stars Nyong’o, Duke and Danai Gurira all returned for Wakanda Endlessly. Angela Bassett additionally reprised her function — and earned an Oscar nomination for it — however her character, Queen Ramonda, died within the sequel.
Will Ryan Gosling be in Black Panther 3?
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No, Ryan Gosling has not been confirmed to hitch Black Panther 3.
Following the reveal that the brand new chief of Wakanda within the Marvel Comics sequence is white, memes asserting Gosling’s casting circulated on-line.
Within the first concern of Marvel Knights: The World to Come — which hit comedian stands on June 4 — T’Challa dies, and his son, Ketema, declares himself to be the king of Wakanda. On the finish of the problem, Ketema unmasks himself to disclose that he’s a white man.
For years, followers have speculated in regards to the Barbie star lastly becoming a member of the MCU. When requested in regards to the rumors of taking part in a Marvel superhero in a 2022 MTV News interview, Gosling joked, “I used to be ready for the Captain Canada name.”
The actor later instructed MTV News’ Josh Horowitz that he’s enthusiastic about taking part in Ghost Rider. It is a character he is lengthy been accustomed to, since his longtime companion, Eva Mendes, starred in Ghost Rider again in 2007.
Who’s directing Black Panther 3?
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Coogler, the director of the primary two Black Panther motion pictures, is returning to helm the third installment.
Exterior of Black Panther, Coogler additionally directed Fruitvale Station, Creed and Sinners. The vampire interval piece grew to become a sensation when it was launched in April 2025, incomes greater than $350 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo.
When will Black Panther 3 be launched?
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Black Panther 3 doesn’t but have a launch date.
Followers wanting to return to the world of Black Panther can stay up for Eyes of Wakanda, an animated anthology sequence about generations of warriors all through the nation’s historical past. Eyes of Wakanda premieres on August 6 on Disney+.