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Marvel's Comic-Con Panel: Surprises and Shocks
26 Jul
Summary
- Ryan Gosling to star in upcoming Ghost Rider movie.
- David Jonsson cast as T'Challa II in Black Panther 3.
- Marvel's Doomsday trailer shown with limited new info.
San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H saw Marvel fans gather with high expectations, but the panel delivered a mix of surprises and perceived underwhelming announcements. Kevin Feige acknowledged Stephen Wacker's new role and showcased a trailer for "Avengers: Endgame" re-release. A major reveal was a Ghost Rider movie starring Ryan Gosling, with director Shawn Levy attached, a project long rumored.
David Jonsson was announced as the new T'Challa II in Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther 3," a casting that positions him as a key figure in Marvel's future. The panel also featured a trailer for "Doomsday," offering backstory on Downey's villain and showing Sentinel robots. However, the absence of major X-Men announcements and Ryan Reynolds' confirmed return as Deadpool for future projects left some attendees feeling let down.
The studio's previous Comic-Con appearance in 2024, which featured Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom, set a high bar. With "Doomsday" set for release on December 18th, and facing competition from "Dune: Part 3," Marvel hopes to generate further hype. More news is anticipated from Disney's D23 event in three weeks, but Comic-Con's film-centric nature left some questioning its impact this year.
