Marvel Studios Officially Announces Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider Movie & Release Window

Published Jul 25, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and television shows in Hollywood, to in-depth interviews with actors and storytellers. Andy's career includes having worked for publications such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of his career as an established reporter, Andy is the host and producer of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.A Hollywood icon's Marvel Cinematic Universe dream is officially coming to fruition. Several new heroes have joined the MCU timeline over the last couple of phases throughout The Multiverse Saga. While Marvel Studios is currently focusing on finishing Phase 6, things are about to heat up in the franchise in the coming years. Marvel Studios' Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is underway, with ScreenRant in attendance, as it was officially revealed that Ryan Gosling is joining the MCU as Ghost Rider. Shawn Levy will direct the solo film, which is set to open in theaters in 2028. The Barbie star gave the following statement to the crowd about finally landing his dream role: "You know this is a character I've wanted to play for a long time" This will mark their second big collaboration under Disney, as Gosling will headline Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter in 2027. Developing... Video Game(s) Ghost Rider First Film Ghost Rider Cast Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Sam Elliott, Ciarán Hinds, Idris Elba, Gabriel Luna, Peter Fonda, Violante Placido Created by Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Mike Ploog Latest Film Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Movie(s) Ghost Rider, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance