Marvel Studios made several major announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, including Ryan Gosling joining the MCU as Ghost Rider and David Jonsson as the new Black Panther. Source: The Verge, AP News
Ryan Gosling will portray Johnny Blaze in a Ghost Rider film directed by Shawn Levy, set for 2028. Gosling said he had "wanted to play for a very long time." Source: BBC The film will be the third Ghost Rider movie. Source: BBC
Ryan Coogler returns to direct Black Panther III, releasing December 15, 2028. David Jonsson plays T'Challa's son, taking over the mantle. Coogler said: "He grows up, comes of age, and we have to find an incredible actor…" Source: Guardian Jonsson expressed honor: "Thank you to this family that I have the honor and the blessing to join." Source: AP News
“Gosling said it is a character he has "wanted to play for a very long time".”
“David Jonsson is the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa — director Ryan Coogler told cheering fans.”
“They said the film was basically done, but they might be able to work something out.”
“Coogler said: "The last time we got to make a movie, we introduced a character who is the son of the character that the great Chadwick Boseman played – our T’Challa – in that film."”
“The pair jump behind a table to hide. Frank was supposed to be protecting MJ, but apparently MJ told him to protect Spidey.”
“Gosling joined Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige on Saturday at Comic-Con International's Hall H as about 7,000 fans cheered.”