David Jonsson Black Panther: Marvel Studios has officially found the next actor to carry one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most emotional legacies. At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, director Ryan Coogler confirmed that David Jonsson will star in Black Panther 3 as the grown-up Prince T'Challa, the son of the late King T'Challa and Nakia.
The announcement marks a major turning point for the Black Panther franchise, which has been navigating the future of Wakanda since the death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020. Rather than recasting Boseman's character, Marvel is moving the story forward through the next generation.
