Speculation surrounding Wakanda’s cinematic future continues growing as Marvel quietly evaluates potential successors and franchise expansions. Award season success for a recent racing drama unexpectedly intersects with superhero casting chatter, drawing attention to rising talent. One standout performance now fuels conversations that could reshape the Black Panther legacy very soon.

Marvel is reportedly considering Damson Idris, who appeared in F1: The Movie, for the next Black Panther, according to verified scooper @DanielRPK on X.

Idris plays Joshua Pearce in F1: The Movie, which was just nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Academy Awards, strengthening industry attention toward his possible casting in future Avengers projects or Black Panther 3 films.

Several developments hint that Daniel Richtman's Patreon report might hold weight, including industry chatter linking Idris to Avengers: Secret Wars discussions.

Idris’ public appearances alongside franchise veterans and social media engagement further intensify speculation, suggesting internal conversations within Marvel may already be progressing quietly behind closed doors at present times.

While mounting evidence fuels anticipation, Idris’ own public statements carefully balance enthusiasm, secrecy, and professional diplomacy.

Damson Idris discusses Black Panther 3 excitement while staying cautious about rumors

Speaking to Variety during the 2026 Golden Globes, Damson Idris expressed gratitude toward fans supporting the casting speculation. He emphasized that the discussions remain rumors but praised the Black Panther franchise’s world-building and storytelling legacy.

Idris added that he believes the series is moving in a brilliant direction, while expressing excitement about the anticipated third installment’s creative trajectory and cultural impact globally.

Following Chadwick Boseman’s death, Marvel chose not to recast T’Challa in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, instead passing the mantle to Shuri and introducing T’Challa’s son.

However, franchise expansion plans and potential post-Avengers: Secret Wars narrative resets have revived recasting discussions, with theories ranging from multiverse variants to an aged Toussaint leading Wakanda’s next cinematic era for global audiences worldwide soon.

What are your thoughts on Damson Idris as Wakanda’s potential successor? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Shraddha Priyadarshi

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui