Marvel Studios’ 2026 SDCC Panel: Every Announcement & Reveal

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to San Diego Comic-Con once again, and here’s everything Marvel Studios has announced and revealed about its projects during its Hall H panel. The panel, which started at 5:30 PST / 8:30 EST, has become a nearly yearly tradition for Marvel Studios, as Kevin Feige loves to come to the convention and give fans plenty of reasons to discuss upcoming MCU movies and shows.

Since only a select few thousand fans can be in Hall H for the Marvel Studios presentation, we’re here to give a live, updating collection of what Feige and any special guests discuss. You never know what he has up his sleeve either, as years past have seen everything from surprise castings like Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel, Mahershala Ali’s Blade, and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom to the Phase 4 slate reveal.

While I’ve gone on record with some predictions for Marvel Studios’ SDCC 2026 panel, here is everything that has officially been revealed about Avengers: Doomsday and the MCU’s future. But before any major news came, the panel began with a franchise sizzle reel featuring footage of The Avengers as Nick Fury talks about bringing “together a group of remarkable people,” before showing Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, and more, before concluding with Wolverine saying “Let’s go,” as Kevin Feige took the stage.

Ryan Gosling Cast As Ghost Rider, Movie Releasing In 2028

Ryan Gosling at Marvel Studios' 2026 SDCC Hall H panel
Ryan Gosling speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026 in San Diego, CaliforniaJesse Grant / 2026 Getty Images

Marvel Studios confirmed at the panel that Ryan Gosling has been cast as Ghost Rider. He’ll star in a solo Ghost Rider movie, directed by Deadpool & Wovlerine’s Shawn Levy, and coming to theaters in 2028. Marvel even revealed the first official logo for Ghost Rider, which can be seen below:

Gosling was present for the panel and spoke briefly about getting to play Ghost Rider in the MCU. He said, “Many of you know this is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time, so Kevin, Josh Horowitz, Hall H, thank you.” See the full announcement below:

As for Shawn Levy directing the feature, Feige teased that he’s already seen a cut of his next movie, Star Wars: Starfighter, where he and Gosling worked together, and said it is “awesome.”

Avengers: Endgame Encore Trailer Debut

The female heroes line up in Avengers Endgame

Marvel also debuted the first trailer for Avengers: Endgame Encore, the special re-release of the Phase 3 culminating event during SDCC. It was not released online, being kept exclusively for attendees for the time being. The trailer began with footage of audiences reacting in theaters to the portals scene and showing all the spoilery sequences Marvel held out of the original marketing campaign.

It ends with a title card saying “The story continues” with exclusive looks at Avengers: Doomsday. It’s unclear when the trailer will debut online, but fans can see Avengers: Endgame Encore in theaters on September 25.

Punisher & Spider-Man Fight Hulk In New Spider-Man: Brand New Day Clip

Hulk and Spider-Man fighting in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Jon Bernthal took the stage at SDCC to unveil an exclusive clip of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The footage showed Punisher and Spider-Man fighting Hulk, who is still more in his Smart Hulk form, but beginning to turn more savage. Spider-Man quips that Frank is out of his league as he shoots bullets at Hulk, but Punisher tells him he’s there “saving your ass” after MJ told him to help Spider-Man.

Hayley Atwell Confirmed For Avengers: Doomsday Cast

Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter in Captain America: The First Avenger

As part of the Avengers: Doomsday portion of the panel, Hayley Atwell was officially confirmed to be part of the movie’s ensemble cast. She took the stage with Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, and Robert Downey Jr. While Atwell’s return has been expected for a long time, this is the first time Marvel has announced that she’s going to appear. As for whether she’s just Peggy Carter, or also Captain Carter (or another character), it has not been clarified yet.

Ryan Reynolds Crashes Marvel’s SDCC Panel In New Deadpool Suit

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool at Marvel Studios' 2026 SDCC Hall H panel
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool cosplay speaks from the audience during the Marvel Studios Panel at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026 in San Diego, CaliforniaJesse Grant / 2026 Getty Images

Ryan Reynolds appeared as an audience member during the panel fully suited up as Deadpool, and he notably sported a brand new costume that is grey and black.

The appearance included banter between Reynolds and the Doomsday cast, such as asking Paul Rudd why Thor was crying in Deadpool & Wolverine and if there is any additional photography still to come to add Deadpool into the movie. As of a result, it is unconfirmed if Deadpool is in Avengers: Doomsday, but the appearance here in a new costume does increase the chances.

New Avengers: Doomsday Poster

Marvel Studios debuted a new Avengers: Doomsday poster showcasing the full design of Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. Downey was also on stage talking about the movie for a portion of the panel and teased, “Decisions will have to be made. You’re either on the side of the good guys, or perhaps, you may consider the alternative of perhaps joining the family of Doom.”

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four_ First Steps

Attendees were treated to an exclusive look at Avengers: Doomsday, with the footage highlighting how Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom have a history together, something Pedro Pascal confirmed during the presentation.

The footage begins with Sue Storm describing Doom as “the smartest guy in every room” as the villain is shown sitting on his throne. She continues to say, “He used to be different. He used to be kind. He used to be caring,” as shots of Magneto, Gambit, and Steve flash on screen. Sue is telling Thor and the Avengers about him at that moment, saying, “Everything he loves was taken from him. I knew he was lost. But I did not realize that he was broken.”

The teaser cuts to Reed talking to Doom, asking, “Victor, did you do this?” Doom is then heard saying, “All of you have lived stolen lives. Now you must give them back,” as shots of Professor X, Magneto, Steve, Thor and Love, Loki, Shuri, and Cyclops are shown. Doom then flies into a battlefield, and we cut to Reed repeating his question to Doom, only now yelling at him.

The footage concluded with Thor fighting Doom, as seen in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, with Thor saying, “You’ll pray for hell long before I grant it,” as he attacks. Victor uses magic to defeat the god of thunder and summons an army of sentinels as he says, “I am Doom.”

Black Panther 3 Confirmed For 2028 Release Date, Logo Revealed

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther in his MCU movie
Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther in his MCU movie

Ryan Coogler was featured during the presentation for Black Panther 3, which received an official logo debut and a confirmed December 15, 2028 release date. Coogler also revealed that the sequel will be shot on 70mm, a first for an MCU movie.

Black Panther 3’s cast will include Shuri (Letitia Wright) and M’Baku (Winston Duke), as well as a brand new Black Panther, who has also been formally announced.

David Jonsson Cast As New Black Panther, T’Challa’s Son

David Jonsson being announced the new MCU Black Panther at San Diego Comic-ConImage courtesy Jesse Grant/Getty Images

The Black Panther 3 portion of the panel also brought confirmation that Alien: Romulus star David Jonsson has been cast as an older version of T’Challa’s son, Touissant/T’Challa II from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He’ll star in Black Panther 3.

Jonsson took the stage in Hall H to thunderous applause and spoke briefly about getting the part. He first thanked Ryan Coogler and Kevin Feige. Jonsson then said, “I actually don’t want to say too much, because I want this screen to do the talking. But believe me, the honor is entirely mine. Thank you.”

This was the final announcement and end of Marvel Studios’ SDCC 2026 panel. So to recap, Marvel officially cast a new Black Panther and Ghost Rider, confirmed Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as 2028 releases, and more, giving MCU fans plenty to think about as Doomsday approaches.

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