EXCLUSIVE: Black Panther 3 Is In the Works — Damson Idris to Take the Mantle, Marvel Plans Epic Return to Form
Inside Marvel’s Multiversal Shake-Up and What It Means for Wakanda, Killmonger, and the Biggest Sequel Since Endgame
Grab your vibranium, Marvel fans — and maybe a tissue — because according to exclusive new details from Media Take Out, Black Panther 3 is officially in development, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects in Marvel history.
Let’s get right into it:
Yes, T’Challa will be recast. And no, that’s not a typo.
After years of honoring the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman, Marvel is officially ready to bring the character of Black Panther back to the forefront of the MCU. According to sources close to the production, the studio has cast Damson Idris in the role of T’Challa — a move that’s already sparking major conversation in fan circles.
While many had hoped that Michael B. Jordan might return as a heroic variant of Killmonger to carry the mantle, he reportedly declined the lead role — but don’t worry, he’s not out of the picture. In fact, he’s coming back too.
Wait… Killmonger’s Back Again?
Yup. We’re told that Michael B. Jordan will reprise his role as Killmonger in Black Panther 3. Thanks to the MCU’s current obsession with the multiverse, characters once thought to be gone for good are now fair game. And Killmonger’s return could be a major piece of the puzzle — especially with rumors that Marvel is building toward the multiverse chaos of Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
But the surprises don’t stop there.
Enter: Denzel Washington
In one of the most intriguing (and most expensive) casting choices to date, Denzel Washington is reportedly being brought in to play T’Chaka, T’Challa’s father. Marvel clearly isn’t skimping on this film’s legacy, impact, or emotional depth. And with Ryan Coogler returning to direct, the creative vision remains firmly in the hands of the franchise’s original genius.
A Budget Fit for a King
Insiders say Marvel is opening the checkbook wide — making Black Panther 3 the biggest sequel since Avengers: Endgame. We’re talking massive set pieces, global locations, multiversal madness, and yes, a ton of legacy characters making surprise returns.
With Wakanda Forever having brought in a still-impressive $859 million (down from the original film’s $1.35 billion), Marvel is clearly aiming to bring back the box office dominance and the cultural phenomenon status that made Black Panther a groundbreaking force in cinema.
Why Now?
Marvel’s been undergoing a major reshuffle, especially in the wake of tepid box office numbers and creative fatigue. With upcoming titles like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars already teasing Robert Downey Jr.’s return—not as Iron Man, but as Doctor Doom, the MCU’s multiverse isn’t just about new possibilities — it’s about rewriting the rules entirely.
And that includes recasting T’Challa.
With the multiverse in play, Marvel can both honor Boseman’s legacy and reintroduce the character of Black Panther in a way that’s narratively authentic and emotionally impactful. The fans have long debated whether T’Challa should live on, and it seems Marvel is finally ready to say: Wakanda still needs its king.
So What’s Next?
Production is expected to begin later this year, with a projected release date in 2028. That gives Marvel ample time to build the multiverse road map, set up returning and new characters, and rally audiences around one of its most iconic heroes.
Damson Idris as T’Challa.
Killmonger reborn.
Denzel in Wakanda.
And a billion-dollar budget.
Let’s just say — Black Panther 3 isn’t here to play.
It’s here to reclaim the throne.