Black Panther 2: Kevin Feige reveals plans for sequel without Chadwick Boseman

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"It was always about furthering the mythology and the inspiration of Wakanda"

Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther
(Image credit: Marvel)

Black Panther 2 is going ahead, with Marvel recently confirming that the studio won’t be recasting or digitally replacing Chadwick Boseman, who played the titular hero – Boseman died from colon cancer in August 2020. 

Director Ryan Coogler is currently working on the sequel's script, and there's some question about what shape the story will take. According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, we’ll get to see more of the fictional kingdom of Wakanda, for one thing.

He added: "We’re not going to have a CG Chadwick and we’re not recasting T’Challa. Ryan Coogler is working very hard right now on the script with all the respect and love and genius that he has, which gives us great solace, so it was always about furthering the mythology and the inspiration of Wakanda. There’s also the task of honoring and respecting the ongoing learnings and teachings from Chad as well."

The movie is due to start filming in July 2021 in Atlanta. Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong'o, and Angela Bassett will return, while Narcos: Mexico star Tenoch Huerta is said to be in talks to play an unspecified antagonist.

Black Panther 2 is due to hit the big screen on July 8, 2022. In the meantime, catch up with the MCU with our guide to watching the Marvel movies in order. 

Emily Garbutt
Emily Garbutt
Entertainment Writer

I’m an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering everything film and TV-related. I help bring you all the latest news, features, and reviews, as well as helming our Big Screen Spotlight column. I’ve previously written for publications like HuffPost and i-D after getting my NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism.