Ryan Gosling Is Officially the MCU's New Ghost Rider

Published Jul 25, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider. He can be found in an IMAX screen, with his eyes watering and his ears bleeding for his own pleasure. He joined the news team in 2022 and accidentally fell upwards into a senior position despite his best efforts. For reasons unknown, he enjoys analyzing box office receipts, giant sharks, and has become known as the go-to man for all things Bosch, Mission: Impossible and Christopher Nolan in Collider's news division. Recently, he found himself yeehawing along to the Dutton saga on the Yellowstone Ranch. He is proficient in sarcasm, wit, Photoshop and working unfeasibly long hours. Amongst his passions sit the likes of the history of the Walt Disney Company, the construction of theme parks, steam trains and binge-watching Gilmore Girls with a coffee that is just hot enough to scald him. His obsession with the Apple TV+ series Silo is the subject of mockery within the Senior News channel, where his feelings about Taylor Sheridan's work are enough to make his fellow writers roll their eyes. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.In a stunning moment, we were just given one of the most fascinating and exciting casting choices in recent history. During Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige officially confirmed that Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Hary) will play Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, marking one of the biggest casting announcements of the studio’s presentation. Gosling’s name has been linked with Marvel for years, and the actor has done a lot of public courting for the role, talking about how much he loves the character. Ever since then, fans have been desperate to see it happen for real and here we are at last. The film will be directed by Shawn Levy, who worked with Gosling on Star Wars: Starfighter and was behind the record breaking Deadpool and Wolverine. It will open in 2028. More to follow. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Movie News Ghost Rider Ryan Gosling