The rumored new Black Panther will reportedly debut in an upcoming MCU film before starring in Black Panther 3.

MCU is casting for Prince T'Challa, Black Panther's son, instead of replacing Chadwick Boseman. Rumored actors like Boyega, Idris, and Oyelowo turned down the role of Prince T'Challa. Boyega was likely considered as Marvel's first choice but declined to avoid stepping in for Boseman.

Marvel Studios may have just cracked the code on one of its trickiest casting puzzles – and it comes from an unexpected place: The Fantastic Four: First Steps. With Marvel’s First Family hitting screens in July 2025 with a cool retro-futuristic 1960s vibe,

This last week has been pretty full of Black Panther news. First we heard that Marvel was looking to recast the role of King T’Challa in the MCU, which fans assumed would happen ahead of Black Panther 3 .

New rumors suggest that Marvel may finally recast the role of T’Challa four years after the death of original ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman.

Marvel Studios is rumored to be recasting the role of T’Challa, more than four years after Chadwick Boseman’s death. An industry insider revealed that the studio could introduce a new actor through the multiverse.

After initially not recasting T'Challa, new Black Panther reports claim Marvel is looking for Chadwick Boseman's successor, and there are great picks.