# Major entertainment franchise updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-09T18:20:30.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Major entertainment franchises have announced significant upcoming developments. Marvel Studios is planning an expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for 2028, with projects including an X-Men reboot directed by Jake Schreier, a Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, and Black Panther 3 directed by Ryan Coogler.

Additionally, an official Harry Potter store is scheduled to open on Oxford Street in London on November 4, 2026. The retail location is expected to feature themed areas such as Gringotts and The Leaky Cauldron.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Marvel and Harry Potter announce major franchise updates

Marvel Studios plans a major MCU resurgence in 2028 with X-Men and Ghost Rider, while a new Harry Potter store is set to open in London in 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marvel-and-harry-potter-announce-major-franchise-updates

### 2026-09-11: Cinema and entertainment updates: Venice awards and Marvel expansion

Tommaso Usberti’s debut film ‘Prima della Guerra’ won best film at Venice’s International Critics' Week. Meanwhile, Marvel plans an MCU expansion for 2028, and a new Harry Potter store arrives in London.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinema-and-entertainment-updates-venice-awards-and-marvel-expansion

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