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- Primary Subject: Unconfirmed rumor regarding Angela Bassett's return as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther 3.
- Key Update: According to a report by The Cosmic Circus, Black Panther 3 is rumored to feature an Ancestral Plane appearance from Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), as well as a return to the underwater nation of Talokan.
- Status: Unconfirmed / Industry Rumor
- Last Verified: August 11, 2026
- Quick Answer: Rumors report that Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) could return via the Ancestral Plane in Black Panther 3, followed by a storyline set in Talokan.
Following Marvel Studios' official announcement that Ryan Coogler will return to direct Black Panther 3, new plot details are beginning to emerge.
While Marvel Studios is keeping official plots under wraps, a fresh report from The Cosmic Circus reveals that fans could see an iconic Wakandan figure make a surprising return from the dead before the story pivots back to the underwater realm of Talokan.
Which Iconic Fan-Favorite Returns in Black Panther 3?
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According to insider details from The Cosmic Circus, Marvel Studios is reportedly exploring storylines that bring back Queen Ramonda (played by Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett) for the third installment.
Given Queen Ramonda's tragic death at the hands of Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, her rumored return would take place via the Ancestral Plane, a dimension expected to play an expanded role in the threequel.
Whether appearing to Shuri or her grandson, T'Challa II, Ramonda's spiritual presence would serve as a vital emotional anchor and a bridge between Wakanda's past leadership and its future.
After all, Bassett herself previously hinted at her willingness to return, noting that in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "to die is not really to die." For sure, for another grand return to the big screens, fans are highly anticipating her brilliant, heartwrenching performance once more.
Black Panther Threequel Rumor Suggests Talokan-Centered Story Leads to Namor's Return
In addition to spiritual reunions in the Ancestral Plane, the report claims that Black Panther 3 will submerge back into the deep to revisit Tenoch Huerta's Namor and the underwater nation of Talokan.
Sources indicate that a "portion" of the film will take place within Talokan, with casting processes already underway for extras to represent both Wakandan and Talokan citizens.
While it remains to be seen how Shuri and her allies would be able to contain themselves at the thought of having to team up with Namor to save Talokan, their reluctant alliance at the end of the sequel will likely serve as the foundation for how the alliance will unfold in the threequel, and potentially, set up the wider multiversal fallout of Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
Alongside Namor, key Talokan leaders Mabel Cadena (Namora) and Alex Livinalli (Attuma) are also expected to reprise their roles as their kingdom navigates tension with the surface world once again.
Black Panther 3 will be released in theaters on December 15, 2028. Stay tuned!
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