David Jonsson Will Reported Make His Black Panther Debut in AVENGERS: SECRET WARS

One of the biggest pieces of news out of Comic-Con last week was Marvel’s reveal that David Jonsson would be taking over as T’Challa’s son, the new Black Panther in the 2028 sequel Black Panther III.

All signs pointed to the character stepping in for the third film after Shuri actress Letitia Wright continues her reign as Black Panther in Avengers: Doomsday. But could we see the change happen sooner?

According to a new rumor from insider Daniel Richtman (via CBM), Jonsson is set to make his official MCU debut in 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars. This was to be expected, especially after leaked concept art revealed Battleworld and a new Black Panther last year.

It would make sense to put the spotlight on T'Challa in Avengers: Secret Wars, as it would serve as a launching pad for Black Panther 3, out the next year.

Talking to ScreenRant at Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said: "I mean, the truth is, this has been a secret. His deal’s been done. [Ryan] Coogler had a secret meeting with him five or six months ago, then called me afterwards and said, 'This is him, I feel and see it in his soul.

“He’s a good man. He’s a great man, and he’s going to bring the Panther to life.' So, we said, 'That’s it!' What more do you need when Ryan Coogler sees and feels that? And [David’s] movies are awesome!

“He’s awesome in his movies, and I think we’re just beginning to see what he’s capable of. I’ll tell you what he is capable of: keeping a secret for about 6 months, until this very moment. And that was extremely exciting!"

For now, this is just a rumor. We don’t know exactly when we will see the new Black Panther for the first time, but we know it’s coming soon.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026; Avengers: Secret Wars hits on December 17, 2027; and Black Panther 3 will be released in theaters on December 15, 2028.