Marvel Studios confirms Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and sets Black Panther III release date
At Comic-Con, Marvel Studios announced that Ryan Gosling will star in a standalone Ghost Rider film directed by Shawn Levy, while also confirming David Jonsson as the new Black Panther and a December 2028 release for the third instalment.
Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con presentation to outline significant developments in its upcoming film slate, headlined by the casting of Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider. The studio confirmed that Gosling will portray the character in a standalone feature directed by Shawn Levy, who previously helmed Deadpool & Wolverine. The film is currently scheduled for release sometime in 2028.
In a major update for the superhero franchise, director Ryan Coogler officially confirmed that Black Panther III will arrive in cinemas on 15 December 2028. During the presentation, Coogler introduced David Jonsson, known for roles in The Long Walk and Alien Romulus, as the new titular hero. The studio identified Jonsson’s character as the son of T’Challa, marking a generational shift in the lead role.
The event also featured a new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The directors noted that the film is essentially complete but left the door open for potential additions to the cast. During the screening, Ryan Reynolds appeared in the audience as his Deadpool character, asking the directors if there was room for him in the movie. The Russos responded that while the film is basically done, they might be able to work something out.
Additional casting announcements included the return of Hayley Atwell, who is confirmed to reprise her role as Peggy Carter. The presentation marked a continuation of Marvel’s strategy to secure high-profile talent and establish clear release timelines for its most anticipated properties, providing investors and audiences with concrete milestones for the latter half of the decade.
These announcements underscore the studio’s commitment to expanding its narrative universe while maintaining a structured production schedule. The confirmation of key creative leads and release dates for Ghost Rider and Black Panther III provides a clearer picture of the studio’s output for 2028, alongside the ongoing development of the Avengers franchise.
