Ryan Coogler Will Return To Write & Direct Marvel's Upcoming BLACK PANTHER Sequel

Ryan Coogler Will Return To Write & Direct Marvel's Upcoming BLACK PANTHER Sequel

After the billion-dollar success of Black Panther earlier this year, Marvel Studios is bringing back ace director Ryan Coogler to helm the sequel, which is eyeing a late 2019/early 2020 start date.

By RohanPatel - Oct 11, 2018 02:10 PM EST
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed today that Marvel Studios has quietly closed a deal with Black Panther helmer Ryan Coogler to write and direct the hotly anticipated sequel, which will star Chadwick Boseman (Avengers: Infinity War) as the King of Wakanda.

Coogler is expected to begin penning the script early next year with a projected late 2019 or early 2020 production start date in mind. Marvel was actually looking to resign Coogler immediately following the film's record-breaking opening, but Coogler and his camp didn't want to rush into a decision and wisely chose to take some time before striking a deal, which ultimately was signed under the radar not too long ago.

An official release date has not been announced, but based on the production timeline, it seems probable that the studio may once again be eyeing a February release for the sequel as they've already booked February 12, 2021 for an Untitled Marvel Film. It should be noted though that this date is far from confirmed and is just one of nine potential dates Marvel Studios has reserved between 2020 and 2022, although it does seem to be the most likely candidate if the studio is looking to repeat the blockbuster success of the original.

Coogler is currently in the midst of developing his next directorial venture, Wrong Answer, which will star frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan (Erik Killmonger) in the lead role as a math teacher in Atlanta, who is scandalized when he looks to get funding for his school by altering his students' test scores. Coogler will also be serving as an executive producer on Creed II - a sequel he opted not to direct - and will be a producer on LeBron James' Space Jam sequel.

WWE Superstar Damian Priest Reveals Why BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Role Was Taken Away From Him
Related:

WWE Superstar Damian Priest Reveals Why BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Role Was "Taken Away" From Him

RED SONJA Star Rhona Mitra Talks Visually Spectacular Reboot And Praises Matilda Lutz (Exclusive)
Recommended For You:

RED SONJA Star Rhona Mitra Talks Visually "Spectacular" Reboot And Praises Matilda Lutz (Exclusive)

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 10/11/2018, 2:13 PM


Glad to see it's official now. Just spend a bit more on that CGI budget, Coog.
ChangAlang
ChangAlang - 10/11/2018, 2:19 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - Yeah, that third act with the rhinos
RocknRolla
RocknRolla - 10/11/2018, 2:19 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - but how's that possible didn't he die and all the deaths are final in Infinity War? And don't give me the it can take place before infinity War
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 10/11/2018, 2:29 PM
@RocknRolla -


Lol I assume you're talking about T'Challa, and anyone with common sense knows dat boi ain't staying dead.

Deonox
Deonox - 10/11/2018, 2:34 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - Ryan Coogler doesn't manage the budget, that's what the producer is for.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 10/11/2018, 2:34 PM
@ChangAlang - For real. Even though the Rhinos from W'Kabi's tribe are something ripped straight from the comics, the execution could've been much better.




That part, and the scene when T'Challa and Killmonger were fighting down in the Vibranium mine, was really my only CGI complaint.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 10/11/2018, 2:36 PM
@Deonox - You know what I mean.

Coogler definitely had a hand in composing that Rhino scene. Just because he wasn't behind the computer doing the CGI work doesn't mean he wasn't heavily involved and responsible for how it turned out.
ALF9001
ALF9001 - 10/11/2018, 3:25 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - The film had a bigger budget than both The Jungle Book and War For the Planet Of The Apes.

The horrendous CGI must be due to poor management on Marvel Studios and Coog’s behalf (something that is common for directors with litle experience with CGI and big budget films). The result is that VFX houses have little time to get things done.

Personally, I wouldn’t mind for Marvel to revisit this film (and some scenes in Infinity War) and retouch the CGI a bit. I know that it can end badly (Star Wars), but it could be worth a try.
Origame
Origame - 10/11/2018, 4:18 PM
@RocknRolla - id love to be in that meeting.

Coogler: ok, glad we can agree on a budget so i can officially come on to direct the sequel. So i know you just had black panter in infinity war. Any developments with him i should know about?

Disney execs: well...
MikeNolan
MikeNolan - 10/11/2018, 4:50 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - He did good last time
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 10/11/2018, 6:35 PM
@ALF9001 - Totally agree about the mismanagement of the budget.

But hey you never know. In 10 more years they might do exactly like Lucas did with the OT (minus all the bullshit he added in, I'm talking purely CGI enhancements).
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 10/12/2018, 1:21 PM
@ChangAlang - the rhinos were whatever but that BP suit CG was ass pretty much the whole movie
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 10/11/2018, 2:13 PM
LongMayHeReign
LongMayHeReign - 10/11/2018, 4:06 PM
@MUTO123 - ALL HAIL THE KING!!!!




Long May He Make It Rain Box Office Billions!!!!
ALF9001
ALF9001 - 10/11/2018, 7:38 PM
@LongMayHeReign -

Crazy that that shot didn’t make it as it is into the final film. There was no need to completely replace his practical suit with CGI. Same exact problem with Homecoming.
ChangAlang
ChangAlang - 10/11/2018, 2:16 PM
DaHyro
DaHyro - 10/11/2018, 2:16 PM
So glad he’s coming back. Black Panther and Creed are incredible movies. Shame about that other MCU director not coming back :(
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 10/11/2018, 3:49 PM
@DaHyro - I know. I miss Jon Favreau as a director too.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 10/11/2018, 2:16 PM
BRING ON THE KING



NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 10/11/2018, 2:19 PM
Since we’re already familiar with the ancestral plane, let’s bring in the Necropolis

MAKE HIM THE KING OF THE DEAD

OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 10/11/2018, 2:24 PM
@Bakugo - I'll settled for them just giving him his cape
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 10/11/2018, 2:17 PM
Wakanda Forever.

OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 10/11/2018, 2:17 PM
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 10/11/2018, 10:33 PM
@OmegaDaGrodd - This one is my favorite
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 10/11/2018, 2:18 PM


OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 10/11/2018, 2:20 PM



1 2 3 4 5 6 7
View Recorder