Marvel Studios Hall H SDCC 2026: Every Big Announcement
All the Marvel Studios News From Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Marvel Studios made its long-awaited return to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, and the studio wasted no time reminding fans why this panel is considered the biggest event of the entire convention. After sitting out the 2025 edition of SDCC entirely, Kevin Feige and company came back with a packed hour of surprises — new movie announcements, major casting reveals, and an emotional trip down memory lane with the cast of Avengers: Doomsday.
From a shock Ghost Rider reboot starring Ryan Gosling to Ryan Coogler’s return for a third Black Panther film, this was the kind of Hall H moment longtime fans had been waiting two years to see. Here’s a full breakdown of everything Marvel Studios revealed on the Hall H stage.
Why This Panel Mattered So Much
Marvel Studios skipping Hall H in 2025 left a noticeable gap at Comic-Con, and it raised questions about whether the studio’s traditional big-stage reveals were becoming a thing of the past. This year’s return answered that question emphatically. With Avengers: Doomsday set to hit theaters on December 18, Feige and the Russo brothers used the platform to build momentum for what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious crossover films the studio has ever attempted — one pulling together the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men in a single story.
Kevin Feige opened the panel by telling the crowd the presentation would center mainly on movies, framing cinema as the thing that brings audiences together. That framing set the tone for a panel that leaned heavily into nostalgia, spectacle, and forward-looking announcements rather than TV or streaming updates.
Avengers: Endgame Returns to Theaters
Before Doomsday arrives, Marvel is giving fans a reason to revisit where the current saga left off. Feige confirmed that Avengers: Endgame will return to theaters starting September 25, and this isn’t just a standard re-release — the theatrical run will include brand-new footage designed to set up what’s coming in Doomsday. Feige acknowledged how much time has passed since 2019, noting that bringing audiences back into that shared theatrical excitement is exactly the point of the re-release.
Ghost Rider Rides Again — With Ryan Gosling
In one of the day’s biggest surprises, Marvel Studios confirmed a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling, with Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy behind the camera. The film is set for a 2028 release. Levy told the Hall H crowd that after working with Gosling on another project, their conversations about the character eventually turned into a full creative pitch that led directly to this movie.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets a Hall H Spotlight
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day just days away from its July 31 release, star Jon Bernthal made a surprise appearance to give the crowd an exclusive look at the film. The footage highlighted the dynamic between Bernthal’s Punisher and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as the two face off against Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, teasing a much darker, grittier tone than recent Spider-Man entries.
Avengers: Doomsday Cast Takes Over the Hall
The centerpiece of the panel was, unsurprisingly, Avengers: Doomsday. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo brought out a massive lineup of cast members, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and several actors associated with the X-Men side of the story, such as Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, and James Marsden. Attendees were handed Doctor Doom masks and capes ahead of the panel, setting up a striking moment when Downey took the stage and the entire hall lit up green in tribute to his new villainous role.
Downey reflected on the audience’s support when his casting as Doctor Doom was first revealed two years earlier, describing the challenge of stepping into an antagonist role and hinting that difficult choices lie ahead for the character. The moment turned into pure Comic-Con chaos when a grey-suited Deadpool suddenly appeared in the crowd — revealed to be Ryan Reynolds in costume — who jokingly angled for a spot in the film while grilling the cast with questions.
A New Black Panther Film Is Officially Coming
Ryan Coogler returned to the Hall H stage to confirm he’s directing a third Black Panther film, joined by returning stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke. In the biggest casting reveal of the panel, Coogler announced David Jonsson — known for The Long Walk and Alien: Romulus — as the new Black Panther. Jonsson will play the son of the late T’Challa, with the film following his journey as he comes of age and steps into the mantle. Jonsson received a standing ovation and kept his remarks brief, saying he wanted the film itself to do the talking rather than revealing too much on stage.
Who Showed Up at Hall H
The panel featured an unusually large gathering of MCU talent for a single presentation, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Simu Liu, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Lewis Pullman, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Ryan Coogler, David Jonsson, Shawn Levy, Jon Bernthal, and directors Joe and Anthony Russo. Ryan Reynolds also made a surprise cameo appearance in costume, while Kevin Feige anchored the presentation throughout.
What Wasn’t Announced
Despite the packed lineup, Marvel Studios notably held back on two of its most anticipated projects: Avengers: Secret Wars and the studio’s long-in-development X-Men reboot, both of which have been the subject of speculation for years. Industry watchers expect more details on those projects to surface at Disney’s D23 Expo in August, suggesting Marvel is deliberately spacing out its biggest reveals across separate events this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Marvel Studios announce at Hall H, San Diego Comic-Con 2026? Marvel confirmed a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling, a third Black Panther film directed by Ryan Coogler with David Jonsson in the lead role, an Avengers: Endgame theatrical re-release on September 25 with new footage, and exclusive new looks at Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Who is playing the new Black Panther? David Jonsson, known for The Long Walk and Alien: Romulus, will play the son of T’Challa in the upcoming third Black Panther film.
When does Avengers: Doomsday release? Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.
Why wasn’t Avengers: Secret Wars discussed at Hall H? Marvel Studios chose not to cover Secret Wars or the X-Men reboot during this panel, with further details expected at Disney’s D23 Expo in August 2026.
When is the Ghost Rider movie with Ryan Gosling coming out? The new Ghost Rider film, directed by Shawn Levy, is set for release in 2028.
