Marvel Names David Jonsson As New Black Panther

Marvel Studios has officially announced British actor David Jonsson as the new Black Panther for the third installment of the superhero franchise.

The studio unveiled the 33-year-old actor during San Diego Comic-Con, confirming that Black Panther 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on December 15, 2028.

Jonsson will portray Prince T’Challa II, the son of the late King T’Challa and Nakia, following the character’s introduction as a child in the 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Director Ryan Coogler will return to direct the third film, with cast members Letitia Wright and Winston Duke reprising their roles as Shuri and M’Baku.