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Marvel Casts David Jonsson, Ryan Gosling; Downey Jr. Earns $100 M

7/28/2026

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Summary

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Marvel announced David Jonsson will star as King T’Challa’s son in Black Panther III.
Marvel confirmed Ryan Gosling will join the MCU as the new Ghost Rider.
Marvel showed a sizzle reel for Avengers: Doomsday that critics said improved on the teaser.
Robert Downey Jr. told Entertainment Weekly the Doomsday film is “absolutely fantastic.”
Page Six reported he will earn $100 million for Doomsday and Secret Wars.

History

Historical Context

Marvel’s 2008 release of Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., marked the first self-financed Marvel Studios film, debuting on May 2 2008 with a $150 million budget and grossing $585 million worldwide. Its success launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a model now echoed in recent casting announcements for David Jonsson as T’Challa’s son and Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider.

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Story summary

Marvel announced David Jonsson will star as King T’Challa’s son in Black Panther III.
Marvel confirmed Ryan Gosling will join the MCU as the new Ghost Rider.
Marvel showed a sizzle reel for Avengers: Doomsday that critics said improved on the teaser.
Robert Downey Jr. told Entertainment Weekly the Doomsday film is “absolutely fantastic.”
Page Six reported he will earn $100 million for Doomsday and Secret Wars.

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