Marvel Studios returns to Hall H with Ryan Gosling, Robert Downey Jr. and major MCU reveals
The studio unveiled Ghost Rider, debuted exclusive footage from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday, and announced the next Black Panther during its San Diego Comic-Con presentation.
SAN DIEGO - Marvel Studios made its highly anticipated return to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, bringing exclusive footage, surprise celebrity appearances and major Marvel Cinematic Universe announcements that had thousands of fans cheering throughout the presentation.
Marvel Studios President and Producer Kevin Feige set the tone early, telling fans the presentation would focus primarily on the studio’s upcoming films.
“Today, we’re mainly going to talk about movies,” Feige said. “We’re mainly going to talk about movies because that is what brings us together in the world.”
From Ryan Gosling’s long-awaited arrival as Ghost Rider to Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Victor von Doom, here’s everything announced during Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation.
Avengers: Endgame
Before Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters this December, Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers: Endgame back to theaters beginning Sept. 25. The rerelease will include brand-new footage designed to set the stage for what’s ahead in Doomsday.
“2019 was a very long time ago,” Feige told the crowd. “The world’s a different place. But reminding all of us what it was like to be in that theater, cheering along and enjoying that crazy enthusiasm, is why we’re rereleasing Avengers: Endgame on Sept. 25.”
Ghost Rider
One of the biggest surprises of the afternoon came when Feige confirmed that a new Ghost Rider film is in development. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in 2028 and will star Ryan Gosling as the iconic motorcycle-riding antihero, with Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) directing.
Feige joked that he had been asked countless times when Ghost Rider and Gosling would finally join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hall H erupted in applause as Gosling walked onto the stage.
“Wow, is this really happening?” Gosling asked the crowd. “As you know, this is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time.”
The actor then welcomed Levy to the stage, calling him the only director who could bring Ghost Rider to life. Levy said the two spent countless hours while working on Star Wars: Starfighter talking about Ghost Rider and imagining what the character could become on screen.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Jon Bernthal made a surprise appearance to join Feige in introducing an exclusive first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The footage showcased Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, teaming up with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as they face off against Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31, 2027.
Avengers: Doomsday
Joe and Anthony Russo joined Feige on stage to unveil an exclusive look at Avengers: Doomsday before surprising Hall H with an appearance by the film’s massive ensemble cast.
Actors emerged from multiple stages positioned throughout Hall H before gathering on the main stage. The lineup included Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Lewis Pullman, Tenoch Huerta, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Simu Liu, Danny Ramirez, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Hayley Atwell, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.
Before Downey took the stage, attendees were handed Doom masks and green capes. Moments later, Hall H glowed green as the actor addressed the crowd.
“It’s not easy being green,” Downey joked. “I need a lot of help. I need this whole family around me to finally assist me in being an arch-enemy, which is daunting.”
Downey also reflected on last year’s Hall H appearance, when his casting as Victor von Doom was first announced.
“When y’all had faith in me two years ago, you lifted me up, and I think we made something real special,” he said. “But decisions will have to be made. Perhaps you’re on the side of the good guys, or perhaps you’ll have to consider the alternative.”
Later, Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance dressed as a blue-tinted Deadpool, jokingly asking the cast if there was still room for him in the film before learning production had already wrapped.
Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters Dec. 18, 2026.
Black Panther 3
Marvel closed the Hall H presentation with another major announcement as Feige welcomed Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Sinners) to the stage.
Joined by Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, Coogler announced that David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus, The Long Walk) will portray the new Black Panther. Jonsson will play the son of T’Challa, portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman, as the character comes of age.
“I want to say thank you so much,” Jonsson told the audience. “Thank you Ryan, thank you Kevin, thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege and the blessing to join. I actually don’t want to say too much because I want to let the screen do the talking. But believe me, the honor is entirely mine.”
Black Panther 3 is scheduled to open in theaters on Dec. 15, 2028.
With films now mapped out through 2028, Marvel Studios used its return to Hall H to kick off the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe while delivering the surprise-filled presentation Comic-Con fans have come to expect.