Ryan Gosling Confirmed for Role of Ghost Rider in MCU

WHO:

CNN - Josh Horowitz, a movie critic, asked Kevin Feige about the timeline for audiences to see Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider during the San Diego Comic-Con.

CNN - Shawn Levy, who directed "Deadpool & Wolverine," is confirmed as the director for the Ghost Rider film.

CNN - Ryan Gosling is set to play Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

CNN - Kevin Feige is the President of Marvel Studios.

CNN - Josh Horowitz is a movie critic who hosted a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con.

WHAT:

CNN - The Ghost Rider film is confirmed to be part of a strategy to focus on quality over quantity in the MCU, as stated by Kevin Feige.

Coming Soon - Ryan Gosling has already shaped a very personal take on the character of Ghost Rider, according to Kevin Feige.

Empire Online - Kevin Feige revealed that it was Gosling who had the vision for the Ghost Rider project.

CNN - The Ghost Rider film is set to be released in 2028, alongside Black Panther III.

Empire Online - Kevin Feige stated, “It was Gosling who had the vision” regarding the Ghost Rider project.

The Hollywood Reporter - Eva Mendes expressed her excitement about Ryan Gosling's casting as Ghost Rider, calling it a "perfect Hollywood full-circle moment" as it will be 21 years after she starred in her own Marvel movie.

CNN - Ryan Gosling expressed his long-standing desire to play Ghost Rider, stating, “As you know, this is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time.”

CNN - Kevin Feige confirmed that the Ghost Rider film is part of a strategy to focus on quality over quantity in the MCU.

CNN - Kevin Feige teased the announcement by stating, “We keep secrets to maintain surprises,” during the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

CNN - The audience at the San Diego Comic-Con included approximately 6,500 attendees.

Coming Soon - Kevin Feige confirmed that the Ghost Rider film is part of a strategy to focus on quality over quantity in the MCU.

Empire Online - Shawn Levy described Ryan Gosling as “the absolute shit” during the announcement.

CNN - Kevin Feige confirmed that Ryan Gosling has already shaped a very personal take on the character of Ghost Rider.

Empire Online - Kevin Feige stated, “It was Gosling who had the vision” regarding the Ghost Rider project.

Empire Online - The Ghost Rider film is confirmed to be part of a strategy to focus on quality over quantity in the MCU.

CNN - Ryan Gosling expressed his excitement about the role, stating, “Wow, is this really happening?” during the announcement.

CNN - Shawn Levy, who directed "Deadpool & Wolverine," confirmed that he and Gosling discussed Ghost Rider ideas while working on "Star Wars: Starfighter" last year.

Empire Online - Kevin Feige revealed that it was Gosling who had the vision for the Ghost Rider project.

CNN - Kevin Feige stated, “We keep secrets to maintain surprises,” during the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con.

Coming Soon - Kevin Feige confirmed that the Ghost Rider film is part of a strategy to focus on quality over quantity in the MCU.

Empire Online - Shawn Levy described Ryan Gosling as “the absolute shit” during the announcement.

CNN - Kevin Feige confirmed that the Ghost Rider film is part of a strategy to focus on quality over quantity in the MCU.

Empire Online - The Ghost Rider film is set to be released in 2028, alongside Black Panther III.

CNN - The audience at the San Diego Comic-Con included approximately 6,500 attendees.

Empire Online - Kevin Feige stated, “It was Gosling who had the vision” regarding the Ghost Rider project.

CNN - Ryan Gosling's casting as Ghost Rider was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con.

CNN - The character Ghost Rider is described as a "leather-clad, motorcycle-mounted, demonic superhero."

Coming Soon - Kevin Feige confirmed that Gosling has shaped a personal take on the character.

WHERE:

CNN - The announcement took place at the San Diego Comic-Con.

WHEN:

Empire Online - The Ghost Rider film is set to be released in 2028, alongside Black Panther III.

CNN - Ryan Gosling is slated to join the MCU as Ghost Rider in 2028.

WHY:

Empire Online - Kevin Feige mentioned that the MCU is currently focusing on two major upcoming films, Ghost Rider and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is due in cinemas next December.

CNN - Kevin Feige alluded to fans' demands for the introduction of Ghost Rider to the MCU.

HOW:

Empire Online - Kevin Feige mentioned that there is no MCU movie scheduled between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is due in cinemas next December.

Coming Soon - Kevin Feige mentioned that there is no MCU movie scheduled between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is due in cinemas next December.

Empire Online - Kevin Feige mentioned that the MCU is focusing on quality over quantity, stating, “We didn’t want to be spread thin.”

Empire Online - Kevin Feige mentioned that there is no MCU movie scheduled between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is due in cinemas next December.

Coming Soon - Kevin Feige stated that the MCU is currently focusing on two major upcoming films, Ghost Rider and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is due in cinemas next December.

Empire Online - Shawn Levy, who directed "Deadpool & Wolverine," was confirmed as the director for the Ghost Rider film.

CNN - The announcement was made during Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at the San Diego Comic-Con.

CNN - The reveal included a dramatic presentation with the words “Ghost Rider” projected in glowing blood red on the screen.

CNN - Gosling expressed his long-standing desire to play Ghost Rider and mentioned that he considers Shawn Levy the only director fit for the job.

CNN - Levy and Gosling discussed Ghost Rider ideas while working on "Star Wars: Starfighter."

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 14:44 UTC)

The Ghost Rider film is officially part of a new strategy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, emphasizing quality over quantity, as announced by Kevin Feige. Feige also shared that Ryan Gosling has developed a deeply personal interpretation of the Ghost Rider character and was instrumental in shaping the project. Looking ahead, Feige noted that the MCU is concentrating on two major films, with Ghost Rider and Avengers: Secret Wars set to hit theaters next December.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 09:49 UTC)

The highly anticipated Ghost Rider film is scheduled for release in 2028, alongside Black Panther III. Kevin Feige praised Ryan Gosling's vision for the project, while Eva Mendes expressed her excitement about his casting, calling it a "perfect Hollywood full-circle moment" since it will be 21 years after she starred in her own Marvel movie. Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting addition to the Marvel universe.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 07:50 UTC)

In an exciting development for Marvel fans, Ryan Gosling has expressed his long-standing desire to portray Ghost Rider, a character he has wanted to play for a very long time. During a recent San Diego Comic-Con, movie critic Josh Horowitz confirmed that Shawn Levy, known for directing "Deadpool & Wolverine," will helm the upcoming Ghost Rider film, which is set to be released in 2028 alongside Black Panther III. Kevin Feige emphasized that this film is part of a strategy to prioritize quality over quantity in the MCU, with no other movies scheduled between Avengers: Doomsday and the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars, which is due in cinemas next December.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 05:52 UTC)

At the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige teased an exciting announcement, stating, “We keep secrets to maintain surprises,” to an audience of about 6,500 attendees. He confirmed that the upcoming Ghost Rider film is part of a strategy to prioritize quality over quantity in the MCU, with its release slated for 2028, alongside Black Panther III. Additionally, Feige noted that there will be no MCU movie scheduled between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is set to hit theaters next December.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Kevin Feige has confirmed that Ryan Gosling has crafted a deeply personal interpretation of the character Ghost Rider, emphasizing that it was Gosling who had the vision for the project. This Ghost Rider film is set to be part of a new strategy within the MCU that prioritizes quality over quantity. Additionally, Feige noted that there will be no MCU movies released between Avengers: Doomsday and the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars, which is scheduled to hit theaters next December.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Ryan Gosling expressed his excitement about his new role, exclaiming, “Wow, is this really happening?” during the announcement. Director Shawn Levy confirmed that he and Gosling had discussed ideas for the Ghost Rider project while collaborating on "Star Wars: Starfighter" last year, with Kevin Feige revealing that it was Gosling who originally envisioned the project. Feige also emphasized that the MCU is prioritizing quality over quantity, stating, “We didn’t want to be spread thin.”

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 22:21 UTC)

At San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige announced that the upcoming Ghost Rider film is part of a new strategy for the MCU, focusing on quality over quantity. He also revealed that there will be no MCU movie scheduled between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is set to hit theaters next December. In a separate announcement, Shawn Levy praised Ryan Gosling, calling him “the absolute shit.”

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 21:21 UTC)

Kevin Feige has confirmed that the upcoming Ghost Rider film is part of a new strategy for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, emphasizing quality over quantity. This film is scheduled to be released in 2028, alongside Black Panther III. In the meantime, Feige noted that the MCU is currently concentrating on two major projects, Ghost Rider and Avengers: Secret Wars, which is set to hit theaters next December.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 17:33 UTC)

The San Diego Comic-Con attracted around 6,500 attendees, showcasing the excitement of fans from all over. Kevin Feige praised Ryan Gosling for his vision on the upcoming Ghost Rider project, which is set to be directed by Shawn Levy, known for his work on "Deadpool & Wolverine." This collaboration promises to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved character as the film gears up for production.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 16:01 UTC)

Ryan Gosling has been cast as Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a character described as a "leather-clad, motorcycle-mounted, demonic superhero," with his debut slated for 2028. The announcement was made during Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at the San Diego Comic-Con, featuring a dramatic reveal with the words “Ghost Rider” projected in glowing blood red. Kevin Feige confirmed that Gosling has crafted a personal interpretation of the character, while Gosling expressed his long-standing desire to take on this role and mentioned that he believes Shawn Levy is the ideal director for the project.