Marvel Studios Announces David Jonsson as New Black Panther, Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider

• David Jonsson announced as new Black Panther, taking over from Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa.
• Ryan Gosling to play Ghost Rider in a new film set for release in 2028.
• 'Avengers: Endgame' re-released with new footage linking it to 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
• Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor Von Doom connected to Reed Richards and Sue Storm in 'Doomsday'.

Marvel Studios made two major announcements at its Comic-Con International presentation on Saturday, July 25, 2026. David Jonsson was revealed as the new Black Panther, taking over the role from Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa. The character is set to appear in 'Black Panther III,' which will be released on December 15, 2028. Jonsson joined Oscar-winning director Ryan Coogler and co-stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke on stage, where he expressed his gratitude for being part of the franchise.

The new Black Panther's introduction comes after years of speculation about who would take over the mantle following Boseman's passing in 2020. The original 'Black Panther' film became a cultural phenomenon, earning a best picture Oscar nomination and grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide.

Ryan Gosling will be playing the role of Ghost Rider in a new film set for release in 2028. The character has been a part of the Marvel universe since its inception, but this will mark his first appearance in the MCU. Gosling's directorial partner on 'Ghost Rider' is Shawn Levy, who previously worked with him on 'Star Wars: Starfighter.' Levy expressed his excitement about reuniting with Gosling and bringing the character to life.

The film rights for Ghost Rider have reverted back to Marvel after being held by Sony. This marks a significant development in the MCU's expansion of its roster of characters.

Marvel Studios also announced that 'Avengers: Endgame' will be re-released in theaters on September 25, featuring new footage linking it to the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The panel showed a trailer for 'Doomsday,' which revealed a connection between Robert Downey Jr.'s Victor Von Doom and Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby). The trailer hinted at a complex backstory between the characters, with Storm describing Doom as a broken person who lost everything he loved.

The re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame' is set to coincide with the release of 'Doomsday,' which will hit theaters on December 18. Fans are eagerly anticipating the connection between these two films and how they will impact the MCU.

Source: Original reporting via Courthouse News Service