The studio used this weekend’s San Diego Comic-con to confirm two of the most significant casting decisions in the next phase of the MCU, naming Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and David Jonsson as the new Black Panther.
The announcements anchored a packed presentation that also threw a spotlight on its upcoming Avengers Doomsday cinema release.
Marvel Studios Ghost Rider will be directed by Shawn Levy, and is set for release in 2028. Marvel hasn’t confirmed which iteration of the character Gosling will play – no character name was given on stage, in press materials, or in follow‑up interviews – however the smart money is on Gosling playing Johnny Blaze.
The teaser artwork shown in‑room reportedly featured the classic flaming motorcycle, not the muscle car associated with Robbie Reyes.
Director Ryan Coogler also confirmed that Black Panther 3, releasing December 2028, will introduce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther, succeeding Chadwick Boseman’s legacy. Letitia Wright and Winston Duke will return.
Marvel hasn’t confirmed which iteration of the Ghost Rider character Gosling will play, but the smart money is on…
Avengers Doomsday gets Endgame Encore
Marvel also used Comic-Con to build momentum for Avengers: Doomsday, releasing theatrically in December 2026. Predictably the panel was star studded, featuring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, Letitia Wright, alongside Kevin Feige, and directors Anthony and Joe Russo.
Attendees were given Doctor Doom masks and cloaks, which they were invited to wear during the panel. An exclusive in‑room preview showed Doom raising an army of Sentinels, with appearances from Thor, Shang‑Chi, Shuri and Gambit. Hayley Atwell also confirmed that she’ll reprise her role as Peggy Carter.
Deadpool made a cameo at the event, asking questions of the panel in a fetching new grey outfit.
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool speaks from the audience during the Marvel Studios Panel at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Disney)
To hype Doomsday further, Marvel announced Avengers: Endgame Encore, a theatrical re‑release arriving September 25, featuring brand-new footage.
Marvel also confirmed that VisionQuest, which consludes its WandaVision arc, will premiere October 14. on Disney+.
DC’s Lanterns lands on HBO Max
The superhero news wasn’t just from Marvel.
DC and HBO Max confirmed that Lanterns will premiere on August 17. The eight-part drama represents another significant step in the new DC Studios era overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Rather than embracing cosmic spectacle from the outset, Lanterns appears to ground its story in something closer to a detective thriller.
The series follows legendary Green Lantern Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, alongside Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart as the pair investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The investigation gradually uncovers a mystery stretching far beyond Earth, placing two members of the intergalactic Lantern Corps at the centre of events.
The supporting cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Laura Linney, Nathan Fillion and Jason Ritter.
The creative team comprises Chris Mundy serves as showrunner alongside co-creators Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King, while James Hawes directs the opening episodes.
Apple has confirmed a streaming date for its live‑action Matchbox movie starring John Cena, expanding its growing action‑comedy slate. Inspired by Mattel’s miniature die-cast cars, Matchbox The Movie follows a group of lifelong friends whose quiet lives are disrupted when their former leader, now undercover CIA agent Sean, returns home and drags them into an…
Pixie Lott is set to play Marilyn Monroe when Who Killed Marilyn? receives its world premiere at London’s Emerald Theatre this summer. Opening on August 15, the new production promises a fresh examination of one of Hollywood’s most enduring figures, placing Monroe at the centre of a story that blends documented history with the mysteries…
Bang & Olufsen has announced a two-year partnership with multi-platinum musician, producer, and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winning artist John Legend. Legend joins the brand as Global Brand Ambassador, bringing together one of the world’s most influential artists and a company with more than a century of craftsmanship, design, and acoustic precision to its…
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The studio used this weekend’s San Diego Comic-con to confirm two of the most significant casting decisions in the next phase of the MCU, naming Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and David Jonsson as the new Black Panther.
The announcements anchored a packed presentation that also threw a spotlight on its upcoming Avengers Doomsday cinema release.
Marvel Studios Ghost Rider will be directed by Shawn Levy, and is set for release in 2028. Marvel hasn’t confirmed which iteration of the character Gosling will play – no character name was given on stage, in press materials, or in follow‑up interviews – however the smart money is on Gosling playing Johnny Blaze.
The teaser artwork shown in‑room reportedly featured the classic flaming motorcycle, not the muscle car associated with Robbie Reyes.
Director Ryan Coogler also confirmed that Black Panther 3, releasing December 2028, will introduce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther, succeeding Chadwick Boseman’s legacy. Letitia Wright and Winston Duke will return.
Avengers Doomsday gets Endgame Encore
Marvel also used Comic-Con to build momentum for Avengers: Doomsday, releasing theatrically in December 2026. Predictably the panel was star studded, featuring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, Letitia Wright, alongside Kevin Feige, and directors Anthony and Joe Russo.
Attendees were given Doctor Doom masks and cloaks, which they were invited to wear during the panel. An exclusive in‑room preview showed Doom raising an army of Sentinels, with appearances from Thor, Shang‑Chi, Shuri and Gambit. Hayley Atwell also confirmed that she’ll reprise her role as Peggy Carter.
Deadpool made a cameo at the event, asking questions of the panel in a fetching new grey outfit.
To hype Doomsday further, Marvel announced Avengers: Endgame Encore, a theatrical re‑release arriving September 25, featuring brand-new footage.
Marvel also confirmed that VisionQuest, which consludes its WandaVision arc, will premiere October 14. on Disney+.
DC’s Lanterns lands on HBO Max
The superhero news wasn’t just from Marvel.
DC and HBO Max confirmed that Lanterns will premiere on August 17. The eight-part drama represents another significant step in the new DC Studios era overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Rather than embracing cosmic spectacle from the outset, Lanterns appears to ground its story in something closer to a detective thriller.
The series follows legendary Green Lantern Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, alongside Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart as the pair investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The investigation gradually uncovers a mystery stretching far beyond Earth, placing two members of the intergalactic Lantern Corps at the centre of events.
The supporting cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Laura Linney, Nathan Fillion and Jason Ritter.
The creative team comprises Chris Mundy serves as showrunner alongside co-creators Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King, while James Hawes directs the opening episodes.
John Cena Matchbox movie gets Apple TV date, while Transformers classic heads back to cinemas
Apple has confirmed a streaming date for its live‑action Matchbox movie starring John Cena, expanding its growing action‑comedy slate. Inspired by Mattel’s miniature die-cast cars, Matchbox The Movie follows a group of lifelong friends whose quiet lives are disrupted when their former leader, now undercover CIA agent Sean, returns home and drags them into an…
Pixie Lott stars as Marilyn Monroe in new West End drama, says: “It’s a dream come true!”
Pixie Lott is set to play Marilyn Monroe when Who Killed Marilyn? receives its world premiere at London’s Emerald Theatre this summer. Opening on August 15, the new production promises a fresh examination of one of Hollywood’s most enduring figures, placing Monroe at the centre of a story that blends documented history with the mysteries…
Bang & Olufsen lands EGOT-winner John Legend as Global Brand Ambassador
Bang & Olufsen has announced a two-year partnership with multi-platinum musician, producer, and Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winning artist John Legend. Legend joins the brand as Global Brand Ambassador, bringing together one of the world’s most influential artists and a company with more than a century of craftsmanship, design, and acoustic precision to its…
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