Cinema VinesAt this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios unveiled a fresh slate of projects, including a new “Ghost Rider” starring Ryan Gosling and a “Black Panther 3” slated for a December 15, 2028 release. The third installment will introduce David Jonsson as the new T’Challa, the son of the original Black Panther portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman.
Gosling made a surprise appearance onstage to promote “Ghost Rider,” joking, “Is this really happening?” before announcing that the film will also arrive in 2028, though no specific date has been set. He added, “If we’re going to do this, there’s only one director,” and was joined by Shawn Levy, who directed “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Levy confirmed, “We’ll see you in 2028.”
Ryan Coogler and returning “Black Panther” stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke also joined the panel. Jonsson, speaking about his new role, said, “I want the screen to do the talking. But believe me, the honour is entirely mine.” The event also showcased first‑look footage of Doctor Doom overpowering the Avengers, commanding a legion of Sentinels, the giant mutant‑hunting robots from the X‑Men comics.
Marvel president Kevin Feige led the festivities, welcoming the “Avengers: Doomsday” cast—including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, James Marsden, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman—and directors Anthony and Joe Russo. Downey, in a Victor von Doom persona, handed out masks and cloaks to attendees, remarking, “It isn’t easy being green.” Hayley Atwell confirmed her return as Peggy Carter in the new film.
Other highlights included surprise appearances by Jon Bernthal as The Punisher and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. Marvel movies have amassed nearly $33 billion worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing franchise. “Avengers: Endgame,” released in 2019, remains the second‑highest‑grossing film of all time. “Avengers: Doomsday” will hit theaters on December 18, the same day as Warner Bros’ “Dune” sequel, sparking a box‑office showdown dubbed “Dunesday.” The next major franchise release, “Avengers: Secret Wars,” is scheduled for December 2027. Meanwhile, Disney’s D23 convention will run from August 14 to August 16, 2026, showcasing the company’s latest developments.
