To no one's surprise, Ryan Coogler is returning to write and direct the sequel to Black Panther. The first movie grossed $700 million domestically and more than $1.3 billion worldwide, so it was a no brainer to keep the creative team intact. Coogler plans to write the script next year, with production looking to start in late 2019 or early 2020.
Coogler's other projects include directing Wrong Answer, which stars Michael B. Jordan, and executive producing Lebron James' Space Jam sequel and Creed 2.