Wakanda Forever hinted at a strong desire for Shuri’s story to continue as the new Black Panther in a third film.
Moreover, it’s crucial to remember that the finale of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever set up T’Challa’s son, ensuring Chadwick Boseman’s impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe will endure. The buzz around Black Panther 3 has been growing steadily since Denzel Washington expressed his interest in the project, and now, Coogler is finally explaining why he postponed making the Marvel flick.
Ryan Coogler, speaking to Deadline, explained that he postponed Black Panther 3 to create a film that resonated deeply with him, rather than one tied to someone else’s narrative. His previous projects like Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever either continued existing universes or were based on real events. For instance, Creed was a spin-off of the Rocky series, while both Black Panther films are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In contrast, Fruitvale Station was a true story. The upcoming film, Sinners, is an original creation by Coogler, inspired by his family’s history in Mississippi, making it unique from his previous works.
It’s intriguing to wonder about the origin of these characters, with the question arising prior to Black Panther 3, as stated by Coogler. This questioning sparked a revelation in him, as he recognized that all the projects he had been working on were centered around stories that weren’t personally his own.
I haven’t created something uniquely mine yet, and it’s amusing how people are taken aback when I mention making a horror movie, since they don’t realize I’m a fan of the genre. If people don’t truly understand me, I worried that I’d still be in this situation at age 50 without anything meaningful to share. So, I felt compelled to make this movie now with the people I wanted to work with, or else it wouldn’t have happened at all. That was my motivation for doing so.
Nate Moore, a producer for the Black Panther movies and other projects within the MCU, previously mentioned that Ryan Coogler was still working on Sinners, which is causing a delay in Black Panther 3. “We’ve had preliminary discussions with Coogler,” Moore explained. “He’s wrapping up Sinners, which promises to be an outstanding movie, and then we’ll delve into it afterwards.” Moore added that Black Panther 3 won’t come out before Avengers, their next big project. This year, however, they have Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four in production, all leading up to Avengers, but they will return to Wakanda as soon as possible.
As a passionate cinephile, I can’t help but share my excitement about the potential inclusion of Denzel Washington in the cast of Black Panther 3! Director Ryan Coogler has hinted that if Denzel shows interest, there’s definitely a role tailored for him. However, it’s important to note that nothing is set in stone yet, but Coogler is eager to make this collaboration happen.
Coogler expressed enthusiasm about possibly collaborating with Denzel Washington on an upcoming project. He shared his hope that this collaboration will materialize and stated, ‘If he’s on board, it’s going to happen.’ Washington is a legendary figure in the industry and serves as a valuable mentor for many of us.
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2025-04-09 23:14