Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider - AP News

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Associated Press reported that Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International panel in San Diego on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to unveil major casting plans for its next phase: David Jonsson will portray the new Black Panther in “Black Panther III,” while Ryan Gosling will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider. Both projects are planned for 2028, with “Black Panther III” scheduled for Dec. 15, 2028.

The Black Panther announcement came from franchise director Ryan Coogler, who appeared with Jonsson, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige. AP said Jonsson’s character is the son of T’Challa, the role played by Chadwick Boseman before his death in 2020. The 2022 sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” introduced T’Challa’s son, prompting speculation over who might eventually take up the mantle. AP noted the first “Black Panther” was a landmark commercial and awards success, while its sequel also drew a large global audience.

Marvel also brought out Gosling and director Shawn Levy for “Ghost Rider.” AP reported that Gosling told the Comic-Con crowd he had long wanted to play the character. The role was previously associated with Nicolas Cage in Sony’s standalone “Ghost Rider” films, released before and shortly after the MCU’s launch; AP said the rights have since returned to Marvel and the character has not yet appeared in the MCU.

The studio also promoted “Avengers: Doomsday,” due Dec. 18, and said “Avengers: Endgame” will return to theaters Sept. 25 with new footage connected to the upcoming Russo brothers film. Several Marvel actors appeared during the presentation.