Ever since Ryan Gosling expressed interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans have been imagining him in the role of Ghost Rider. As Marvel Studios continues to expand its supernatural corner of the universe with characters like Blade, Moon Knight, and Werewolf by Night, speculation has only intensified. Talk about Ghost Rider’s long-awaited MCU debut are still swirling, but now plenty of people are wondering if there is a release date set for a Ryan Gosling-led project.  

After years of fan speculation and countless casting rumors, Marvel has finally shared its biggest update yet on the future of Ghost Rider in the MCU. 

Marvel Studios has announced a new Ghost Rider movie is in the works during its Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The supernatural antihero is returning to the big screen in 2028 for the MCU’s Phase 7 lineup. While Marvel has yet to announce a release date, the announcement has reignited speculation.

Ryan Gosling is the second Ghost Rider in the MCU. Gabriel Luna previously played another Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes, on Season 4 of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. As for Johnny Blaze, he has not appeared on the small screen or big screen since Nicolas Cage starred in 2011’s Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Cage is currently the lead in Sony’s Spider-Man Noir series, and Marvel is expected to cast a new actor as Johnny Blaze, with Gosling being a popular choice. 

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed during the event that fans have been asking for years when Ghost Rider will be joining the MCU and if Ryan Gosling will be taking on the role. Then he brought out Gosling onto the Hall H stage, where the actor said he had always wanted to play Ghost Rider. Gosling also said that that he thought there was only one filmmaker who could do the character justice before introducing director Shawn Levy, confirming that the Deadpool & Wolverine filmmaker would be at the helm of the project.

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With Ghost Rider finally making his way into the MCU, here is a closer look at the iconic comic book character Ryan Gosling is expected to bring to life. 

Johnny Blaze is the best-known Ghost Rider in Marvel Comics. Motorcycle stuntman Blaze sells his own soul to demon Mephisto in an effort to save his surrogate father, not knowing what he is getting himself into. As part of the bargain, he becomes bound to the powerful Spirit of Vengeance, Zarathos. The transformation gives Blaze the look of a supernatural antihero with a flaming skull, hellfire powers, and a cursed fate that forces him to fight evil while trying to control his demonic alter ego. 

Marvel’s announcement represents a new chapter for one of its most popular supernatural anti-heroes. While the official release date and additional cast members are being kept under wraps, the news of Ryan Gosling’s involvement and Shawn Levy stepping into the director’s role has already sparked plenty of buzz among fans. Marvel’s supernatural storytelling is expanding on the big screen and Ghost Rider is becoming one of the most anticipated projects in Phase 7, with Johnny Blaze finally set to make his long-awaited debut in the MCU.

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