Marvel Unveils Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and Shows Doomsday Footage at Comic-Con

The Ghost Rider reveal

Kevin Feige opened the Marvel Studios Hall H panel on Saturday by granting a long-running rumor. The first announcement brought Ryan Gosling to the stage to confirm he will star as Ghost Rider. A logo for the film appeared, and Gosling, appearing dumbfounded, told the crowd:

As you know this is a character I've wanted to play for a really long time.

He then teased that only one director could helm it, and Feige revealed Shawn Levy, who recently directed Deadpool & Wolverine. The film is slated for 2028.

Black Panther 3 and the 2028 slate

Ryan Coogler, director of the Black Panther franchise, announced that David Jonsson will play T'Challa's adult son in Black Panther 3. The film is also expected to arrive in 2028, joining Ghost Rider on the studio's calendar. No footage or additional casting details were shared. Feige chose to keep the panel focused on upcoming movies, skipping television updates entirely.

Deadpool's surprise appearance

Halfway through the Doomsday portion, Ryan Reynolds appeared in the crowd wearing a grey, X-Force-style Deadpool suit that has not yet been seen on screen. He introduced himself jokingly as "Ricky" and aimed his first question at Paul Rudd:

First question is for Mr. Paul Rudd. Where is Thor, and why was he crying?

Rudd deadpanned,

He's a Wrexham fan?

Reynolds fired back,

You know goddamn well why he was crying.

When Reynolds asked about shooting schedules, Robert Downey Jr. replied,

It's in the can, bro. Look around you. Did you bump your head?

The Russo brothers later said they would be open to additional photography, fueling speculation that Deadpool could still be added, though no official confirmation has been made.

Exclusive Doomsday footage

Marvel screened never-before-seen footage from Avengers: Doomsday for the Hall H audience. It opens with Doctor Doom on a golden throne, green energy pulsing beneath him. In voiceover, Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm narrates:

Victor was always the smartest guy in every room. He used to be different. Then everything he loved was taken from him.

She later adds,

I knew he was lost, but didn't realize he was broken.

The camera flies over a destroyed city and Reed Richards asks, "Victor, did you do this?" Quick shots show a crying Magneto, Charles Xavier and Steve Rogers with a baby. Doom tells the assembled heroes,

All of you have lived storied lives. And now you must give them back.

Thor leaps at Doom with Stormbreaker, vowing,

I swear you'll beg for Hell when I'm through with you.

Doom stops him with a finger and flicks him away with green energy before raising an army of Sentinels from the ground.

Hell answers to me,

Doom says.

The cast and release slate

Avengers: Doomsday brings together the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and legacy X-Men. The massive ensemble includes Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and original X-Men cast members Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. The film opens December 18, 2026, and more is expected at next month's D23 Expo. The panel also locked in 2028 as the target for both Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3.

1. Jul 25, 2026Marvel Hall H panel: Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 casting announced, exclusive Doomsday footage shown
2. Dec 18, 2026Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters
3. 2028Ghost Rider starring Ryan Gosling and Black Panther 3 starring David Jonsson expected to release