Black Panther 3 Rumored For February 2028 Release

Looks like we now know exactly when Black Panther 3 is hitting theaters, and when it’s starting production.

What are the details?

On the latest episode of The Hot Mic podcast, insider Jeff Sneider said what many suspected, that Black Panther 3 is slotted for a February 2028 release date, with production kicking off early 2027. If that’s indeed the case, that means Black Panther 3 will be first out of the gates for the MCU following Secret Wars.

“Black Panther 3, that’s February 2028,” said Sneider, adding, “That’s going to start production at the top of 2027 and that will be in theaters February 2028.”

That date lines up with one of Marvel’s previously announced untitled releases—February 18, 2028—which now looks to be claimed by the third Wakanda film. The first Black Panther also had a February 16, 2018 release. Wakanda Forever was released on November 11, 2022 featuring Letitia Wright’s Shuri as the new Black Panther.

Black Panther 3 Confirmed After Avengers

Follows Avengers: Secret Wars

Former Marvel producer Nate Moore recently stated that Black Panther 3 won’t arrive until after the upcoming Avengers films. With Avengers: Doomsday dropping in 2026 and Secret Wars in 2027, a 2028 release for Wakanda makes sense.

Ryan Coogler is confirmed back as the director. Denzel Washington is also confirmed in an unknown role. Damson Idris is heavily rumored to play the new Black Panther, though it’s not known if he would play T’Challa, his son, or even a Variant.

Marvel’s 2028 release schedule

In addition to Black Panther 3, Marvel currently has three more untitled films slated for 2028:

May 5, 2028
November 10, 2028
December 15, 2028 (recently added)

Those could end up being for the X-Men or something else entirely.

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Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games and pop culture and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.