At San Diego Comic-Con, director Ryan Coogler announced that 'Black Panther 3' will hit theaters on December 15, 2028, and that David Jonsson will play T'Challa's grown son. The news was a highlight of Marvel Studios' panel, with all reports agreeing on the key details.
Deadline notes that the character was introduced at the end of 'Wakanda Forever' and will come of age in the new film. Variety adds that Leticia Wright will reprise her role as Shuri, while Hollywood Reporter frames the announcement as the 'crown jewel' of Comic-Con, emphasizing its significance among the event's reveals.
The reports differ in focus: Deadline provides more context about the character's backstory, Variety includes additional casting information, and Hollywood Reporter highlights the event's hype. No factual disagreements exist across the coverage.