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'The Honor & Privilege...': David Jonsson Looks Emotional After Being Announced As New Black Panther 6 Years After Chadwick Boseman's Death
24htopnews | July 26, 2026 5:09 PM CST

Oscar-winning director Ryan Coogler announced at San Diego Comic-Con that David Jonsson will play the adult son of T'Challa in Black Panther 3. The film marks the franchise's first recasting of the Black Panther role since Chadwick Boseman's death in 2020. It releases on December 15, 2028.

David Jonsson, 32, has been cast as the new Black Panther and will play the adult son of T'Challa in Black Panther 3, which is slated to hit theatres on December 15, 2028. Oscar-winning director Ryan Coogler announced the casting at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. The film marks the franchise's first recasting of the Black Panther role since Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer in 2020, six years after he was expected to reprise the character in a planned sequel.

David Jonsson Announced As New Black Panther

Jonsson appeared emotional on stage as he was introduced, with fans erupting in cheers and chanting "Wakanda." Thanking the audience and the team, he said, "Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honour and privilege and the blessing to join."

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