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Marvel Announces Ryan Gosling as the new Ghost Rider with film slated on 2028

July 28, 2026
Marvel Announces Ryan Gosling as the new Ghost Rider with film slated on 2028

Together with the new Black Panther 3 film and its new actor, Marvel Studios has announced a new Ghost Rider film at San Diego Comic-Con. The project marks the Spirit of Vengeance’s long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and will be directed by Shawn Levy, written by Jonathan Tropper, and released in 2028.

Acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling has been cast as Johnny Blaze, fulfilling a years-long casting rumor and fan-favorite wishlist. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed the news on stage, highlighting Gosling’s unique balance of dramatic intensity, charm, and penchant for high-octane stunts. The film will offer a gritty, supernatural origin story as motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze sells his soul to save a loved one, transforming into an unstoppable agent of vengeance.

Black Panther 3 Officially Announced with David Jonsson as T’Challa II

July 28, 2026
Black Panther 3 Officially Announced with David Jonsson as T’Challa II

Marvel Studios has officially announced Black Panther 3 at San Diego Comic-Con, slated for release on December 15, 2028. Directing duties once again belong to Ryan Coogler, who returns to complete his celebrated Wakandan trilogy.

Rising British actor David Jonsson—known for his breakout roles in Industry and Alien: Romulus—has been cast to lead the upcoming film. Rather than recasting the late Chadwick Boseman, Jonsson portrays Prince T’Challa II, the grown-up son of King T’Challa who was briefly introduced as a child at the end of Wakanda Forever. Coogler revealed that the upcoming sequel will serve as a coming-of-age story as the young heir steps forward to claim his legacy and protect Wakanda.

Jonsson takes the stage alongside returning cast members Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, while legendary actor Denzel Washington is also set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a undisclosed role.

Russo Brothers to direct the next two Avengers films

July 29, 2024
Russo Brothers to direct the next two Avengers films
Image: By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0

Marvel’s Kevin Feige just announced that the next two Avengers films will be directed by none other than the Russo Brothers. The announcement was made at Hall H of the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).

Together with the announcement of the Russo Brothers, Marvel also unveil the titles of the two Avengers films that the Russo Brothers will be directing: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Both films will be released one year apart, on May 2026 and May 2027, respectively.

Anthony and Joseph Russo, collectively known as the Russo brothers, are credited with four Marvel films: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. All four Marvel films earned a total of $6.72 billion globally, so it’s not surprising that Marvel is bringing back the Russo Brothers to lead the team for their next two Avengers films.  

Marvel unveil Robert Downey Jr. as the next Big Bad Villain of the MCU

July 28, 2024
Marvel unveil Robert Downey Jr. as the next Big Bad Villain of the MCU
Image: @MarvelStudios

At the San Diego Comic Con, Marvel announced that the next big bad boss the MCU is none other than Dr. Doom, which will be portray by none other than Robert Downey Jr. Dr. Doom will replace Kang the Conqueror, as the main villain of the MCU, played by Jonathan Majors, Majors was booted off the MCU after being convicted of misdemeanor assault by a Manhattan jury last December 2023.

Together with the announcement, Marvel also announced the return of the Russo brothers who will be directing the next two Avengers film aptly named “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” It’s unclear if RDJ’s Dr. Doom will be a variant of Tony Stark, a result of the MCU Phase 5 – Multiverse Saga or the traditional Dr. Victor Von Doom.