In Black Panther 3, Wakanda faces its greatest internal threat yet. Following Shuri’s reign, the kingdom is divided over its future. Enter N’Zuri (Will Smith), a charismatic warrior with mysterious origins, who challenges Wakanda’s isolationist stance, claiming ancestral ties to the royal bloodline. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington plays King Asha of a hidden African empire long thought lost, whose advanced technology rivals Wakanda’s.
As tensions escalate, the two powerful nations are manipulated into conflict by a secret global cabal seeking to strip Africa of its power. Shuri, forced into exile, unites with Nakia and M’Baku to uncover the truth and prevent a devastating war.
In a climactic battle, N’Zuri learns he was deceived and joins forces with Wakanda to stop the true enemy. The film ends with Shuri stepping down, naming a new Black Panther—N’Zuri—signaling a bold new era of unity and shared leadership across the continent.
Starring Will Smith and Denzel Washington