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New rumor suggests Black Panther 3 may feature one of the most iconic X-Men characters ever. The highly anticipated movie will be helmed by Ryan Coogler who also directed the first two successful installments.
Which X-Men character is rumored to be a Black Panther 3 co-star?
According to insider @mainmiddleman, Black Panther 3 movie is rumored to feature popular X-Men character Ororo Munroe, or Storm.
On X, the scooper also claimed that director Coogler is currently involved in the casting of Storm and that she may end up being “the most powerful mutant of all after Jean Grey,” who’s said to be the leading star of the X-Men group moving forward in the MCU.
Apparently, Ryan Coogler is involved in casting Storm, since she’ll be in BP 3. I’ve also heard that they want to make her the most powerful mutant of all after Jean Grey (who’ll be the main highlight of the MCU X-Men), and show off her full potential, which has never been…— Main Middle Man (@mainmiddleman) July 17, 2026
The rumor also highlights that Storm’s version in Black Panther 3 may see her in a way that’s “never been explored before on the big screen.”
For now, fans should treat this as speculation until Marvel officially confirms any details about Black Panther 3. Still, the scoop is intriguing given the history between Black Panther and Storm in Marvel comics, as the two characters have been together for a long time, sharing a deep connection. If Storm shows up in the next Black Panther, MCU can explore the same angle.
Black Panther 3 has also been surrounded by other rumors. Last month, another insider, Alex Perez, claimed that the third installment may involve supernatural elements, focusing on Ancestral Plane and the mutants. This leak also aligns with the latest scoop about Storm, who happens to be a mutant as well.
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Perez also claimed that the third installment could be a coming-of-age story, especially for Shuri’s character. Plus, the story may heavily focus on T’Challa’s son and what it means for him to inherit the Black Panther title. However, these are still unverified reports and should be taken with strong caution.
Black Panther 3 has yet to receive an official release window. Several reports, however, suggest that the movie may come out in February 2028.
