Kevin Feige Is Open To Making' Black Panther 3,' Saying "These Characters Deserve to Continue"

With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever making its debut around the world this week, there is already speculation of a third film for the franchise.

In a recent interview with Variety, director Ryan Coogler discussed what his plans are after the second film. Producer Nate Moore has confirmed that Marvel is already developing multiple series for Disney+, set in Wakanda and with Coogler's production company, Proximity Media helming the projects. Moore says that there is a lot of opportunity beyond the film to build on the world of Wakanda.

The matter of a third Black Panther film arises in the midst of the premiere of the second film. While it is not a surprise that the second installment wraps up many plot strands, Coogler was asked if he would be willing to direct a possible threequel to Black Panther. The director said, "I can tell you definitively I have no idea what I'm doing next as a writer and director." Marvel chief Kevin Feige chimed in and said that he has had "conversations" with Coogler regarding a third film and that there were "ideas pitched back and forth." When it comes to considering a third film, Feige said,

He also adds that working without Coogler "wouldn't be the preference." Coogler, at the moment, is focusing on the present, geraing up for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, "I love making movies, but to quote a character in our movie, I gave this everything. This movie got everything I have. I'm at that place where I think I've got this press tour in me and then I've got to sit down and reflect. Probably cry a lot, because I've been holding that back. And then from there, figure out whatever's next."

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