David Jonsson during the Nominees' Party for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the National Gallery on February 21, 2026 in London, England. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Black Panther franchise have entered a new era. During this year’s Comic-Con, Marvel Studios and director Ryan Coogler officially announced that David Jonsson will take on the role of the new Black Panther. In the days since the major announcement, one question remains: Who is the actor that will play the new Black Panther? Here is a list of five things you should know about rising British actor David Jonsson.