David Jonsson Takes Over the Mantle in ‘Black Panther III’)
Ending years of fan speculation following 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Studios officially announced 32-year-old actor David Jonsson (Industry, Alien: Romulus, The Long Walk) as the new Black Panther. Jonsson will portray T’Challa II, the son of Chadwick Boseman’s original character.
Jonsson took the stage alongside Oscar-winning franchise director Ryan Coogler, as well as returning co-stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke.
“Thank you to this family that I have the honor and the blessing to join. I don’t want to say too much, because I want to let the screen do the talking.” — David Jonsson
Black Panther III is officially slated for release on December 15, 2028. The original 2018 film grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and made history as the first superhero movie to earn a Best Picture Oscar nomination, while its 2022 sequel earned $850 million globally.
Ryan Gosling Rides into the MCU as Ghost Rider
In another blockbuster casting reveal, Ryan Gosling made a surprise Hall H appearance to confirm he will star as Ghost Rider in a standalone MCU feature scheduled for 2028. Gosling is re-teaming with director Shawn Levy, who previously helmed Deadpool & Wolverine and Star Wars: Starfighter.
Gosling revealed to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige and the crowd that he has long harbored a desire to play the Spirit of Vengeance.
Ghost Rider’s MCU History:
- 2007: Nicolas Cage starred in Sony’s original Ghost Rider (co-starring Gosling’s real-life partner, Eva Mendes).
- 2012: Sony released Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Details & ‘Endgame’ Re-Release
Kevin Feige announced that Avengers: Endgame (2019) will return to movie theaters on September 25, 2026, packed with brand-new, never-before-seen footage specifically bridging the story toward Avengers: Doomsday (releasing December 18, 2026).
An exclusive Avengers: Doomsday trailer shown to attendees spotlighted the complex relationship between Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) and Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal):
- The Emotional Core: Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) describes Doom as a broken figure, stating, “Everything he loved was taken from him.”
- The Clash: Reed Richards confronts Doom directly, asking if he is the source of the multiversal horrors surrounding them.
- Hall H Onstage Reunion: Downey Jr. joked on stage that Doom and Reed were “besties,” referencing the post-credits tease from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Massive Cast Assembly:
The Hall H stage erupted as an elite roster of stars joined Feige, including Chris Evans, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Hayley Atwell, Simu Liu, Anthony Mackie, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Paul Rudd, Rebecca Romijn, David Harbour, Lewis Pullman, Tenoch Huerta, and Danny Ramirez.
Ryan Reynolds Crashes Hall H in Gray Deadpool Suit
In classic meta fashion, Ryan Reynolds crashed the panel directly from the crowd, clad in a brand-new, gray Deadpool suit.
“Longtime listener. First time caller,” Reynolds quipped, interrupting the panel to ask Paul Rudd why Thor was crying in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Rudd fired back, “He’s a Wrexham fan,” referencing Reynolds’ Welsh football club. When Reynolds asked when filming on Doomsday begins, Robert Downey Jr. shot back from the stage: “It’s in the can, bro! Did you bump your head?”
Marvel Studios 2026–2028 Film Slate Overview
The 2026 Comic-Con presentation serves as a critical brand reset for Marvel Studios, heading off recent box-office fluctuations and building massive momentum for its theatrical universe.
| Movie Title | Major Cast / Highlights | Confirmed Release Date |
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Co-produced with Sony Pictures | July 31, 2026 |
| Avengers: Endgame (Special Cut) | Theatrical re-release featuring Doomsday prelude footage | September 25, 2026 |
| Avengers: Doomsday | Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, Ensemble Cast | December 18, 2026 |
| Ghost Rider | Ryan Gosling (Dir. Shawn Levy) | 2028 |
| Black Panther III | David Jonsson, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke (Dir. Ryan Coogler) | December 15, 2028 |
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