Marvel Studios Announces Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 at 2026 Comic-Con
At the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios unveiled major Phase 6 projects, including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider in a 2028 film directed by Shawn Levy, and David Jonsson as the new Black Panther in Black Panther 3 (2028). First-look footage from Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, was also shown. The event, attended by over 135,000 people, underscores Marvel's strategy to expand its cinematic universe with iconic characters and crossover events.
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Comic-Con 2026: Major Reveals Include New Black Panther, Ghost Rider, and Deadpool Surprise
San Diego Comic-Con 2026, held July 23-26, featured major announcements from Marvel Studios, DC Studios, and other major studios. Marvel Studios dominated Hall H with Kevin Feige unveiling Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider in a 2028 film directed by Shawn Levy, and David Jonsson as the new Black Panther (T'Challa II) in the third Black Panther film, also set for 2028. Ryan Reynolds surprised attendees by cosplaying as a grey X-Force Deadpool and interacting with the Avengers: Doomsday cast, revealing the film is already completed. Other highlights included DC Studios' Lanterns, Prime Video's Rings of Power, and Star Wars: Detours. The event drew over 135,000 attendees.
Marvel announces Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, a new Black Panther, and more
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios made several major announcements during its Hall H panel. The studio revealed that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in an upcoming film. Additionally, Marvel announced a new Black Panther movie (Black Panther 3) and provided details on 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The announcements were covered by multiple outlets including The Verge, Marvel.com, The Globe and Mail, The Walt Disney Company, and Variety, indicating a coordinated press release. The event marks a significant expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with new character introductions and franchise continuations.
Marvel SDCC 2026: David Jonsson takes the Black Panther mantle, Ryan Gosling joins the MCU as Ghost Rider
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios announced major Phase 6 projects. Director Ryan Coogler introduced David Jonsson as Prince T’Challa in Black Panther 3 (December 2028). Ryan Gosling was confirmed as Johnny Blaze in a standalone Ghost Rider film (2028), directed by Shawn Levy. The panel also featured exclusive footage from Avengers: Doomsday, showing Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom leading a Sentinel army against Earth's heroes, including the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. Kevin Feige, the Russo brothers, and a large cast attended. The announcements signal Marvel's strategy to rely on iconic characters and crossover events to drive the MCU's next era.
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Marvel unveils Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 at San Diego Comic-Con
At the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios announced new projects including Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3, and showcased first-look footage from Avengers: Doomsday, the next major franchise installment. The panel highlighted Marvel's continued dominance in the film industry, noting that Marvel movies have generated nearly US$33 billion at global box offices, the highest total for any film franchise. The event underscores Marvel's strategy to expand its cinematic universe with new character introductions and sequels to popular franchises.
Marvel unveils Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3 at San Diego Comic-Con
At the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios announced new projects including Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3, and showcased first-look footage from Avengers: Doomsday, the next major franchise installment. The panel highlighted Marvel's continued dominance in the entertainment industry, noting that Marvel movies have generated nearly US$33 billion at global box offices, the highest total for any film franchise. The event underscores Marvel's strategy to expand its cinematic universe with new character introductions and sequels to popular franchises.