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Gosling, 45, the three-time Oscar nominee known for “Barbie” and “La La Land,” will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a standalone “Ghost Rider” movie, which is scheduled to be released in 2028. “As you know, this is a character I’ve wanted to play for a long time,” Gosling told the crowd after being unveiled as Ghost Rider to thunderous cheers inside Hall H. 5 Ryan Gosling is unveiled as Ghost Rider in a new Marvel Studios movie at San Diego Comic-Con, July 25, 2026. John Salangsang/Shutterstock 5 “Ghost Rider” director Shawn Levy says “Gosling is the absolute s—” during the casting announcement, July 25, 2026. John Salangsang/Shutterstock The “Ghost Rider” film reunites Gosling with director Shawn Levy and writer Jonathan Tropper after the upcoming “Star Wars: Starfighter.” Explore More Nickelodeon star flips out over shocking residual check John Cusack reveals why he stepped back from Hollywood after decades of films How Kirsten Storms was written off ‘General Hospital’ after 21 years following ‘mental health crisis’ Levy, who also directed the blockbuster “Deadpool & Wolverine,” told fans, “I’m having the greatest flashback vibes here, because I was here two years ago when we showed ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ “Gosling is the absolute s—. I say that with tremendous respect. We spent a lot of time last year making ‘Starfighter,’ and the opportunity as Ryan started talking about this character, I was like, ‘Bro let’s ride.’ We’ll see you in 2028!” Nicolas Cage, 62, famously played motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze in 2007’s “Ghost Rider” before returning for 2011’s “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” Gosling’s longtime partner, Eva Mendes , 52, starred opposite Cage in the original movie as Roxanne Simpson but did not return for the sequel. It’s not yet known whether she’ll reprise the role. 5 David Jonsson is announced as the new Black Panther at San Diego Comic-Con, July 25, 2026. Getty Images for Disney 5 Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 at 43, but his “Black Panther” character T’Challa’s son will live on with Jonsson. ©Walt Disney Co./courtesy Everett / Everett Collection Meanwhile, Jonsson, 32, the breakout star of “Alien: Romulus,” will play an adult version of T’Challa’s son and inherit the Black Panther mantle in “Black Panther 3.” Director Ryan Coogler revealed the sequel will hit theaters Dec. 15, 2028. “Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and privilege and the blessing to join,” Jonsson said from the stage , drawing Wakanda chants from the crowd. The character was introduced in the closing moments of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which revealed that the late Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa had a young son with Nakia, played by Lupita Nyong’o. 5 Ryan Reynolds popped up in the Comic-Con crowd wearing Deadpool’s gray X-Force suit, July 25, 2026. DEADLINE/X Boseman, who was set to reprise his role in a planned sequel before his death, died in 2020 at age 43 after a private battle with colon cancer . Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds, 49, sparked fresh speculation about his Marvel future when he popped up in the Comic-Con crowd as the star-studded cast of “Avengers: Doomsday” was onstage, wearing Deadpool’s gray suit from the X-Force comics. Although Reynolds has not been announced for “Avengers: Doomsday,” he joked that his name was Ricky and that he was “cosplaying hard,” adding fuel to rumors that Deadpool could appear in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster. Filed under black panther chadwick boseman comic-con deadpool eva mendes marvel marvel comics ryan gosling ryan reynolds san diego comic-con 7/26/26 Read Next Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun's relationship takes big ... Conversation Your voice matters. Discussions are moderated for civility. Read our guidelines here Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! 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