Black Panther 3: release date, confirmed cast, and everything else we know about the Marvel Phase 7 movie so far

Black Panther 3: key information - Officially announced in July 2026 - One of three movies that's part of Marvel Phase 7 - Set to debut in December 2028 - Filming yet to begin, so no trailer/footage to pore over - First cast members confirmed - No story details have been unveiled - Unclear on how it'll impact the MCU Black Panther 3 is already primed to round out Marvel's 2028 line-up on the big screen.

Indeed, with its launch set for December 2028, we know it'll be one of three movies that the comic book giant will release in just over two years' time.

So, what do we know so far about our next trip to Wakanda? Below, I've rounded up the biggest and latest information on the forthcoming Marvel film, including its official release date, confirmed cast, and more.

Let's dive in together, then — altogether now: Yibambe! Black Panther 3 release date Just announced in Hall H: Ryan Coogler returns to Marvel Studios to direct Black Panther 3, only in theaters December 15, 2028. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/j8XZoLd4s2 July 26, 2026 Black Panther 3 is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters worldwide on December 15, 2028 .

That launch date was revealed during Marvel's Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 in late July.

There's no word on when filming might begin, nor how much of its script has been written.

However, it's highly unlikely that the cameras will begin to roll until principal photography has wrapped on Avengers: Secret Wars , aka the final film of the Marvel Multiverse Saga.

The reason? Some of Black Panther 3 's confirmed cast (more on them shortly) will appear in the sixth Avengers movie, so it won't enter full production until they're available to shoot it.

Black Panther 3 trailer: is there one? We won't see a trailer starring Shuri (pictured) or any other Wakandan for a good while yet (Image credit: Marvel Studios) No — and it's going to be a long time until a teaser for the next Black Panther movie is publicly released.

If I had to guess, I expect its first trailer will be unveiled at SDCC 2028.

That's a good 18 months away, so don't expect me to update this article section for some time yet.

Black Panther 3 confirmed cast David Jonsson is your new Black Panther.

Black Panther 3, directed by Ryan Coogler, arrives in theaters December 15, 2028. pic.twitter.com/JILHDOelQE July 26, 2026 Per Marvel.com , here's the confirmed cast so far: David Jonsson as T'Challa II Letitia Wright as Shuri Winston Duke as M'Baku Jonsson ( Alien: Romulus , The Long Walk ) was officially announced as T'Challa II — FYI, his legal name is Toussaint — at SDCC 2026.