# Marvel and Dungeon Crawler Carl steal the show at Comic-Con 2026

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/marvels-casting-coups-and-dungeon-crawler-carls-surprise-surge-lead-comic-con-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-28T02:14:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-28T08:32:38+00:00
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Space, Technology

## Key points

- Marvel dominated Comic-Con 2026 with major casting reveals and footage
- Ryan Gosling cast as Ghost Rider; David Jonsson joins Black Panther III
- DC stayed quiet as Dungeon Crawler Carl fans surprised the convention

## Summary

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 wrapped up with Marvel Studios dominating headlines, unveiling high-profile casting news and warmly received footage that overshadowed much of the rest of the convention. HBO's Lanterns also generated strong buzz among attendees, while DC's film division kept a notably low profile, its subdued presence standing in contrast to both its rivals and its own showings in previous years.

Among the announcements, Marvel confirmed David Jonsson would join the cast of Black Panther III and revealed Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, alongside a positively received Avengers footage screening. Away from the major studio panels, the convention floor was marked by an unexpectedly large Dungeon Crawler Carl fan presence, rivalling established cosplay franchises, while Ryan Reynolds' "Jeanpool" stunt marketing added to the buzz. Taken together, the event reflected a year of uneven fortunes across the major franchises, with some studios capturing outsized attention while others, notably DC, faded into the background.

## Coverage

- [Variety: ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’s’ Breakout, Ryan Reynolds’ Jeanpool Stunt and More Comic-Con Highlights](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dungeon-crawler-carl-ryan-reynolds-jeanpool-comic-con-1236822244/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Marvel, ‘Lanterns’ and Johnny Depp: Here’s What Hit (and Missed) at Comic-Con 2026](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-lanterns-and-johnny-depp-comic-con-2026-1236657222/)

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