Why it's trending
The announcement was made during Marvel Studios' Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, generating immediate buzz online. Fans and media outlets picked up on the high-profile pairing of Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy for a Marvel project, especially after Levy's success with 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
Marvel Studios announced during its Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a standalone film, directed by Shawn Levy, set for a 2028 release. President Kevin Feige made the reveal, drawing cheers from the audience.
According to Variety and Deadline, Levy will reteam with Gosling after their upcoming film 'Star Wars: Starfighter' (May 28, 2027), with Jonathan Tropper writing the script. Marvel.com confirmed that Gosling told the crowd, 'This is a character I’ve wanted to play for a very long time,' and credited Levy as 'only one director' for the role.
Levy, who previously directed Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' said he and Gosling spent downtime on the Star Wars set riffing on Ghost Rider ideas. 'I finally said, Bro, let’s ride. So guys, we’ll see you in 2028,' Levy told Comic-Con attendees.
The Ghost Rider announcement was one of several major reveals at Marvel's 2026 Comic-Con panel, alongside 'Avengers: Doomsday' updates. The film marks Levy's second Marvel directorial effort and Gosling's first role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Timeline
- Shawn Levy's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' released
Levy directed the Marvel film, which became a box office success. (Source: Variety)
- 'Star Wars: Starfighter' due in theaters
Shawn Levy directs Ryan Gosling in this upcoming Star Wars film, written by Jonathan Tropper. (Source: Deadline)
- San Diego Comic-Con: Ghost Rider announced
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announces Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy, for a 2028 release. (Source: Marvel.com)
- Ghost Rider film slated for release
The standalone Marvel film starring Gosling and directed by Levy is scheduled to hit theaters. (Source: Variety)
Questions people ask
Who is directing the new Ghost Rider movie?
Shawn Levy is directing the film, as announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. (Sources: Variety, Deadline, Marvel.com)
When will the Ghost Rider movie be released?
The film is scheduled for a 2028 release. (Sources: Variety, Deadline)
What other projects have Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling worked on together?
They are currently working on 'Star Wars: Starfighter' (2027), directed by Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper. (Source: Deadline)
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