David Jonsson Cast as T'Challa's Son in Black Panther Sequel Scheduled for 2028
Director Ryan Coogler announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Black Panther 3 will open on Dec. 15, 2028, with David Jonsson playing Toussaint, the grown-up son of T'Challa introduced in Wakanda Forever.
At a San Diego Comic-Con panel, director Ryan Coogler confirmed that the third Black Panther film will debut on Dec. 15, 2028. The sequel will feature David Jonsson as Toussaint, also known as T'Challa II, the adult son of the late king introduced in the post-credits scene of Wakanda Forever. Coogler noted Jonsson’s recent roles in The Long Walk and Alien: Romulus, and introduced him alongside cast members Letitia Wright and Winston Duke. The announcement also confirmed the return of Denzel Washington, as previously reported. The original 2018 Black Panther earned $1.3 billion worldwide and won three Academy Awards; its 2022 sequel, Wakanda Forever, grossed $859 million and earned an Oscar for costume design. Rihanna’s song “Lift Me Up” accompanied the event’s closing credits.