But Comic-Con wasn't just about the studio's next two blockbusters. The weekend also brought casting announcements and updates on Marvel's slate through 2028, including the reveal of the next Black Panther and Ghost Rider.

Marvel returned to San Diego Comic-Con in a major way, announcing movies with Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider and David Jonsson as the new Black Panther.

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What was rumored has become reality. Three-time Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling has been named Marvel’s next Ghost Rider. The big-screen version of the role was previously portrayed by Oscar winner Nicolas Cage in two movies,

The panel then had its first big surprise, announcing that Ryan Gosling, late of Project Hail Mary, will join the MCU as Ghost Rider. Coming in 2028, the film will be directed by Deadpool & Wolverine’s Shawn Levy from a script by Jonathan Tropper.

Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel cinematic universe as Ghost Rider, re-teaming with his “Star Wars: Starfighter” director Shawn Levy on a film set for release in 2028.

Marvel's presentation on Saturday night.

The actor shared behind-the-scenes photos of his Comic-Con “Canadian tuxedo.”