Overview
- Insider Jeff Sneider reports Marvel aims to begin production in early 2027 with a February 2028 release target, a timeline not officially confirmed by the studio.
- The reported schedule would create a gap of more than five years since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debuted in 2022.
- Coverage indicates Marvel is prioritizing Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, diverting attention from individual sequels.
- Director Ryan Coogler’s commitments are cited as a factor, including his film Sinners and an X-Files reboot, with Coogler reportedly saying Black Panther 3 follows that series.
- Outlets emphasize the franchise remains active rather than canceled, with Shuri linked to upcoming Avengers projects and the delay aligning with Marvel’s recent pattern of longer sequel intervals.