Marvel Reveals David Jonsson as New ‘Black Panther’, Ryan Gosling as ‘Ghost Rider’ - Check Release Dates of Upcoming MCU Films (Watch Videos)
Marvel Studios delivered a massive presentation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Hall H, led by President and Producer Kevin Feige. The Marvel showcase included an 'Avengers: Doomsday' panel; and the announcement of an all-new film 'Ghost Rider' with Ryan Gosling. Another major announcement was David Jonsson as the new Black Panther in 'Black Panther 3'.
Marvel Studios delivered a massive, headline-making presentation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Hall H, led by Marvel Studios President and Producer Kevin Feige. The event showcased major announcements, star-studded panels, and exclusive previews for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's upcoming slate. The blockbuster Marvel showcase included an Avengers: Doomsday panel; and the announcement of Marvel Studios’ all-new film Ghost Rider with Ryan Gosling. Another major announcement was by writer/director Ryan Coogler, who introduced David Jonsson as the new Black Panther in Black Panther 3, confirming the film’s release in theatres on December 15, 2028. It is to be noted that the original Black Panther (2018) actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: Trailer, Cast, Plot, Release Date – All You Need To Know About Tom Holland’s Superhero Movie.
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MCU's Major Announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
| Project | Key Personnel | Release Date | Highlights |
| Avengers: Doomsday | Dirs. Anthony & Joe Russo; Prod. Kevin Feige | December 18, 2026 | Massive multi-universe cast, exclusive fan-participation mask reveal. |
| Avengers: Secret Wars | Dirs. Anthony & Joe Russo; Prod. Kevin Feige | December 17, 2027 | Closes out Phase 6 and the Multiverse Saga; direct follow-up to Doomsday. |
| Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Star Jon Bernthal (The Punisher) | July 30, 2026 in India, July 31 worldwide | Surprise appearance by Bernthal and exclusive early preview. |
| Ghost Rider | Star Ryan Gosling, Dir. Shawn Levy, Writer Jonathan Tropper | 2028 | Brand-new film officially announced with a massive Hall H reaction. |
| Black Panther 3 | Writer/Dir. Ryan Coogler, Stars David Jonsson, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke | December 15, 2028 | David Jonsson introduced as the new Black Panther. |
Marvel's Panels at Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
'Avengers: Doomsday' Panelists & Cast Additions
Moderated by Kevin Feige, the mega-panel of Avengers: Doomsday brought directors Anthony and Joe Russo and a sprawling ensemble cast to the stage. 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer: Robert Downey Jr Returns to MCU as Doctor Doom (Watch Video).
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Onstage Panelists: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, James Marsden, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, and Tenoch Huerta Mejia.
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Returning Heroes: Hayley Atwell joined the panel to confirm her return as Peggy Carter.
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Full Ensemble Cast of Avengers: Doomsday: The film also stars Chris Hemsworth, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, Kathryn Newton, Alan Cumming, and Mabel Cadena.
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Audience Participation: In an interactive moment, every attendee was given a Doctor Doom mask and cloak. Robert Downey Jr. (Victor von Doom himself) invited the entire audience to don the masks and cloaks during the panel while an exclusive in-room look at the film was shown.
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Premise: Heroes from three distinct universes are set on a deadly collision course to face an existential threat unlike anything they have ever encountered.
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Creative Team: Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo; produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, and Jonathan Schwartz.
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Avengers: Doomsday Release Date: Exclusively in theatres on December 18, 2026.
'Ghost Rider' Panel
In a major surprise announcement, Kevin Feige welcomed star Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary, Star Wars: Starfighter) and director Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Star Wars: Starfighter) to the stage as Ghost Rider to a roaring Hall H crowd.
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Details: Ghost Rider is written by Jonathan Tropper (Star Wars: Starfighter, Your Friends & Neighbors) and is set for a 2028 theatrical release.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
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Surprise Appearance: Jon Bernthal joined Kevin Feige onstage to discuss his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher and preview an exclusive early look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Release Date in India: A Sony Pictures release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is hitting theatres in India on July 30, 2026, a day ahead of its worldwide release on July 31, 2026.
'Black Panther 3'
To cap off the celebration, Academy Award-winning writer/director Ryan Coogler returned to the stage alongside Letitia Wright and Winston Duke.
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The New Black Panther: In an emotional and surprising moment, Ryan Coogler revealed that actor David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus, Industry) is stepping into the role as the new Black Panther. David Jonsson to Play T'Challa's Son in 'Black Panther 3'; Marvel Announces 2028 Release at Comic-Con.
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Black Panther 3 Release Date: The film arrives in theatres on December 15, 2028.
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