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Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Doctor Doom impressed the Russo brothers at Comic-Con 2026, with the Oscar winner delivering a voice for the villain that convinced them he was perfect for Avengers: Doomsday and gave them chills reminiscent of his iconic Endgame moment.
Eva Mendes reacted on Instagram to the Comic-Con 2026 announcements that Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider, sharing a fan-edited clip from The Place Beyond the Pines and a parallel-universe video to celebrate the full-circle moment as the couple’s Marvel connection heads toward a 2028 release.
At Comic-Con 2026, Michael B. Jordan reacted enthusiastically to news that David Jonsson will star as the adult son of T’Challa in Black Panther 3, which will be shot on 70mm and released December 15, 2028. Jordan, who portrayed Erik Killmonger in the first film and Wakanda Forever, has not been officially confirmed to reprise his role. Boseman’s death in 2020 is noted, with Jordan previously paying tribute to him; the casting marks a major development for the upcoming sequel.
Marvel dominated the buzz with a multi‑year slate, DC’s Lanterns trailer and related activations energized fans, Johnny Depp’s Ebenezer return drew big attention, Spaceballs teased a sequel with a playful reveal, Blade Runner 2099 sparked mixed reactions, and Star Trek offered little news, leaving San Diego’s Comic-Con 2026 feeling crowded yet less revelatory than past years.
At Comic-Con, Kevin Feige confirms Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in the MCU, with Shawn Levy directing; Gosling pitched the vision, and the film is slated for 2028 as Marvel emphasizes quality, alongside Black Panther III and the setup for Avengers: Secret Wars.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, The Rookie’s creators and cast unveiled a two-part Season 9 premiere that picks up after the Season 8 cliffhanger, with a star-studded panel including Jay Ellis for a surprise appearance and a tease of the upcoming The Rookie: North spinoff; Season 9 is slated to debut in January 2027 on ABC.
Kevin Feige announced at Comic-Con that Black Panther 3 is happening with David Jonsson cast as the adult T’Challa (Toussaint) after a secret meeting with Ryan Coogler; the film is dated December 15, 2028, and Jonsson steps into the mantle alongside Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, with questions remaining about Shuri and Wakanda’s future.
Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026 unfolds as a sweeping marketing push, with studios and streamers flooding the Gaslamp Quarter with ads and immersive activations for upcoming TV series and franchises (from Avengers: Doomsday and Lanterns to Percy Jackson, Rings of Power, Yaga, The Walking Dead and American Horror Story). Disney, Hulu, AMC, Paramount+, Amazon, and Warner Bros. Discovery are among the heavy hitters, signaling a shift toward series-driven hype amid superhero fatigue and a cautious post-pandemic marketing approach.