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1. Jul 26, 2026

   Marvel announces Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con, with Ryan Coogler directing and David Jonsson cast as T'Challa's son inheriting the Black Panther mantle, set for December 15, 2028.

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2. Jul 26, 2026

   Marvel Studios returns to Hall H at SDCC 2026 for a major Saturday reveal previewing its 2028 slate alongside Star Wars and The Rings of Power panels.

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Black Panther 3 Debuts Toussaint as New Black Panther

Marvel officially announced Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con, with Ryan Coogler returning to direct and David Jonsson cast as T’Challa’s son who will inherit the Black Panther mantle, as the film is slated for a December 15, 2028 release. The narrative is set to move the story forward from Chadwick Boseman’s era and introduce a new Wakandan era via T’Challa’s heir.

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Marvel Hall H Unveils 2028 MCU Slate

SDCC 2026 is poised to be a landmark edition with Marvel Studios returning to Hall H for a highly anticipated Saturday reveal, Apple TV+ making its Hall H debut, and Spider-Man’s new film hitting theaters shortly after the convention. The four-day lineup emphasizes a Hollywood-heavy slate across Marvel, Star Wars, The Rings of Power, and high-profile celebrity appearances, signaling major studio competition and star power on the convention floor.