The spirit of vengeance is alive! Ryan Gosling finally joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
Gosling, 45, made a surprise appearance at Marvel Studios' Hall H panel on Saturday, July 25, to confirm the reboot Ghost Rider franchise. (Nicolas Cage previously played the character in two movies — in 2007 Ghost Rider and 2012 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance – that exist outside of MCU continuity.)
You will meet new people Ghost Rider movie with Stranger Things director Shawn Levy, who previously worked with Marvel Studios in 2024 Deadpool and Wolverine. (Gosling and Levy teamed up next Star Wars: The Starfighter.)
There was some very exciting news about the future of the MCU beyond December Avengers: Doomsday and 2027 Avengers: Secret Warsincluding an update on the long awaited Black Panther III.
Keep scrolling for the biggest news to come out of Marvel Studios' Hall H Panel
Ryan Gosling Will Star in 'Ghost Rider' Movie
Gosling surprised fans with an unannounced appearance in Hall H to confirm that he will play the superhero Ghost Rider in the 2028 reboot directed by. Deadpool and WolverineLevy.
I Project Hail Mary The actor has publicly campaigned for the role of Ghost Rider in the past – revealing on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast from 2022 that he had discussed the part with Marvel Studios.
During the Hall H panel, Gosling described Ghost Rider as “a character I've wanted to play for a long time.”
On the other hand, Levy praised Gosling during the Comic-Con panel as “absolute s***t” and promised. Ghost Rider it will be worth the wait for the fans.
Ryan Gosling attends a Marvel panel during Comic-Con International.
Getty Images/Chris DELMAS/AFP“Let's ride, see you in 2028,” teased the filmmaker.
Ghost Rider is an antihero who first appeared in the pages of Marvel Comics in 1972 when Johnny Blaze, the first incarnation of the hero, sold his soul to the demon Mephisto to save the life of his adoptive father. After Blaze's head was mysteriously transformed into a flaming skull, Ghost Rider hopped on his signature black motorcycle to wreak havoc on the underworld.
There have been other Ghost Rider appearances throughout the decades – including high school student Robbie Reyes, played by. Gabriel Luna in the Marvel area Agents of SHIELD TV show.
Gosling's longtime partner, Eva Mendesstarring in Cage's 2007 version of Ghost Rider.
'Black Panther 3' Will Star Industry Star David Johnson
Acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Cooler announced during the Hall H panel that he would be returning to write and direct Black Panther III.
Coogler and the CEO of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige you are welcome Industry again A Long Journey actor David Jonsson on stage to ensure that you will win Black Panther III.
Jonsson is expected to play T'Challa II, the son of the deceased Chadwick Boseman's is the iconic Black Panther. The character was teased at the end of 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever where Shuri (Letitia Wright) found out that T'Challa and Nakia (Lupita Nyongo) secretly adopted a son named Toussaint. (Boseman died in 2020.)
Letitia Wright, David Jonsson and Winston Duke speak on stage during the Marvel Studios Panel.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney“I want to say thank you,” Jonsson said in Hall H. “Thank you, Ryan. Thank you, Kevin. Thank you to this wonderful family that I respect. [It’s] it is an honor and a blessing to join you.”
He continued, “I don't want to say much because I want to let the screen do the talking, but believe me, the honor is completely mine.
Black Panther III it is expected to premiere in 2028.
'Avengers: Doomsday' Reveals Returning Star and New Photos
Some interesting news stories have started Avengers: Doomsday part of the launch of Marvel Studios, as Hayley Atwell it is confirmed that she will reprise her role as Peggy Carter in reverse Chris Evans' previously announced Steve Rogers / Captain America.
Ryan Reynolds and made a surprise appearance during the panel as Deadpool's denim alter-ego, Jeanpoolto request entry Avengers: Doomsday. It remains to be seen if the Merc With a Mouth will appear in December.
New from the start of the extended trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on Monday, July 20, fans in Hall H got an exclusive look at the all-new footage from Saturday.
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool cosplay at Comic-Con.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for DisneyPer Varietythe new clip focuses more on it Robert Downey Jr.The villain of Dr. Doom is sitting on his throne in Latveria as the various MCU heroes at war come together.
4 beautiful member Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) provides some background on Doom, describing him as “broken as a person.”
“He's always the smartest guy in the whole world. He was different. He was kind, caring… Everything he loved was taken from him,” he explained. “I knew you were lost but I didn't realize you were broken.”
The video culminates with Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) asking if Doom could be responsible for mass killings around the world.
“All of you have lived stolen lives.
When Thor (Chris Hemsworth) wields his trusty hammer Mjolnir against Doom, he is quickly pushed aside as the villain unleashes an army of Sentinels X-Men the whole world to fight with the strongest heroes in the world.
While the trailer was exclusive, Marvel Studios shared the news publicly Avengers: Doomsday poster featuring Downey as Doom.
“Decisions have to be made, you have to be on the side of the good guys, or you have to consider something else. [by] joining the Doom family,” Downey teased during the panel. “Come to the green side.”
Avengers: Doomsday opens December 18 and will be followed Avengers: Secret Wars December 17, 2027.
