The next chapter of Wakanda’s story is about to unfold, and fans are already buzzing! News has emerged about the potential title for Black Panther 3, and it’s sending shockwaves through the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Get ready, because this could change everything.
According to reports from Production List, the third installment will be called Shadows of Wakanda. This title hints at a deeper exploration of Wakanda’s vulnerability and social unrest following the loss of T’Challa, played by the late Chadwick Boseman. It also suggests that Shuri, portrayed by Letitia Wright, will solidify her role as a leader.
Remember, the original Black Panther first appeared in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. The standalone Black Panther film hit theaters just two years later. After Boseman’s tragic passing in 2020, Letitia Wright took the lead in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022, where Shuri stepped up as the new Black Panther. Barely two months after the release of Wakanda Forever, the studio confirmed that a third film was in the works.
But here’s where it gets interesting… Fans are already speculating about who will take on the mantle next. Rumors suggest that Damson Idris, known for his role in Snowfall, might be joining the cast. This speculation was fueled by Idris’s recent appearance with Angela Bassett, who plays Queen Ramonda, wearing an outfit similar to the Queen’s regalia. Some fans are hoping that the young Prince T’Challa, son of T’Challa and Nakia, will be aged up for the next film.
And this is the part most people miss… The legacy of Chadwick Boseman continues to resonate within the MCU. In the Marvel Zombies series, a silent T’Challa stands against a zombified Thanos. Bryan Andrews, the series creator, shared that if Boseman were still with them, the story would have been very different. The team even consulted with Ryan Coogler to ensure a fitting tribute to Boseman.
Black Panther was released on February 13, 2018, directed by Ryan Coogler, and starring Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan.
What do you think of the title Shadows of Wakanda? Do you agree with the fan theories about Damson Idris? Share your thoughts in the comments below!