Marvel Studios has officially confirmed that “Black Panther 3” is in development, scheduling the highly anticipated threequel for a theatrical release on December 15, 2028. Ryan Coogler returns to helm the project, which will shot on film and aims to build upon the massive critical and commercial success of the franchise’s first two installments.
“Black Panther 3“
A major highlight of the upcoming sequel is the addition of legendary actor Denzel Washington to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Coogler revealed that he specifically wrote a role for Washington, whom he called “the greatest living actor.” Washington previously confirmed his involvement, noting that Coogler is crafting a character tailored specifically for him as he prepares to transition into retirement from acting in the coming years.
The cast will also feature David Jonsson, who joins as an older version of T’Challa’s son—a character first introduced as a child at the end of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever“. Returning franchise stars include Letitia Wright as Shuri and Winston Duke as M’Baku, ensuring a blend of familiar faces alongside new key additions to Wakanda’s ongoing story.
Marvel Films was founded on December 7, 1993 and renamed Marvel Studios on August 7, 1996. It is based in Burbank, California, United States, which is around 2,800 miles away from Mount Vernon, New York, USA.
Denzel Washington
Born in Mount Vernon, Washington turned 71 on December 28, 2025. On June 25, 2026, he and Pauletta Pearson celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
On July 28, 2026, Washington’s son John David Washington will turn 42. Born in Los Angeles, California, the latter is an alumnus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Denzel is set to star in the heist film “Here Comes the Flood“. Written by Simon Kinberg and directed by Fernando Meirelles, the film also stars Moisés Arias, who was born in New York City, New York, and Robert Pattinson, who was born in London, England, United Kingdom.
Letita Wright
A citizen of Guyana and the U.K. Wright attended Duke’s Aldridge Academy and the Identity School of Acting, which are both in London. Born in Georgetown, Guyana, she will turn 33 on October 31, 2026.
On December 18, 2026, Marvel Studios will release “Avengers: Doomsday”, which stars Wright as Shuri. The film stars New York City native Robert John Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom or Doctor Doom and Duke as M’Baku.
Winston Duke
In 2005, Duke moved from Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago to Brooklyn, New York City. He is a citizen of the U.S., Trinidad and Tobago and Rwanda.
Born in Argyle, Saint Paul, Tobago, Duke will turn 40 on November 15, 2026. He starred in the 2024 action comedy film “The Fall Guy” with London native Hannah Waddingham, who will turn 51 on July 28, 2026.
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