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San Diego Comic-Con reached its peak today as Marvel Studios delivered a flurry of major announcements. In a surprise reveal, the studio confirmed Ryan Gosling will join the MCU as the new Ghost Rider. Marvel also officially unveiled the actor stepping into the mantle of Black Panther: rising star David Jonsson. Jonsson has recently garnered significant attention for his roles in films such as "Alien: Romulus" and "The Long Walk."
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Marvel announced that Jonsson will portray T'Challa's son, Prince T'Challa II, also known as Toussaint, who was briefly introduced in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." This character is confirmed to be the next Black Panther. Additionally, Ryan Coogler, who directed the first two "Black Panther" installments, is officially returning to helm the third film. "Black Panther 3" is slated for release on December 15, 2028.
Coogler's return was largely anticipated, as he has been deeply involved in the development of the third film, making his directorial comeback an expected move.