VIDEO : Marvel Confirms Creed Director Ryan Coogler Is Directing Black Panther

Marvel Studios has put out a press release confirming that Ryan Coogler, the immensely-talented filmmaker behind Creed and Fruitvale Station, is directing their Black Panther solo film starring Chadwick Boseman (42).

Official press release follows:

It?s official, Marvelites: Ryan Coogler will step up to direct Marvel?s ?Black Panther,? in theaters February 16, 2018!

Chadwick Boseman will star in ?Black Panther? after debuting as the character in the upcoming Marvel?s ?Captain America: Civil War,? in theaters May 6.