Together with the new Black Panther 3 film and its new actor, Marvel Studios has announced a new Ghost Rider film at San Diego Comic-Con. The project marks the Spirit of Vengeance’s long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and will be directed by Shawn Levy, written by Jonathan Tropper, and released in 2028.
Ghost Rider enters the MCU đŸ”¥
Ryan Gosling will star in Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/MR2HJww2Wg
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 26, 2026
Acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling has been cast as Johnny Blaze, fulfilling a years-long casting rumor and fan-favorite wishlist. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed the news on stage, highlighting Gosling’s unique balance of dramatic intensity, charm, and penchant for high-octane stunts. The film will offer a gritty, supernatural origin story as motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze sells his soul to save a loved one, transforming into an unstoppable agent of vengeance.
