MCU’s Ghost Rider Gets 2028 Release Date
Marvel confirms Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider will hit theaters July 28, 2028, as part of the MCU's post-Avengers: Secret Wars lineup.
The update
Marvel Studios has officially set a release date for Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider film, confirming it will premiere on July 28, 2028. The supernatural antihero’s solo adventure will follow the X-Men reboot, which is slated for May 5, 2028, and precede Black Panther 3, scheduled for December 15, 2028. This marks Gosling’s official entry into the MCU after years of campaigning for the role.
Why it matters
The Ghost Rider release date positions it as a key film in Marvel’s post-Avengers: Secret Wars strategy. With the character’s supernatural elements and darker tone, Ghost Rider could help reshape the MCU’s direction after the multiverse saga. The film’s placement in July—a slot that has previously hosted some of Marvel’s biggest releases—suggests confidence in its potential impact on the franchise’s future.
What to watch
Which Ghost Rider iteration Gosling will portray remains unknown, as Marvel has yet to confirm whether he’ll play Johnny Blaze or another version of the character. Additionally, how Ghost Rider will connect to the upcoming X-Men reboot and the broader MCU reset after Avengers: Secret Wars is still unclear. Filming is expected to begin in early 2027, potentially revealing more details about the film’s direction.
Sources
- polygon.com — release date and placement in Marvel's 2028 slate
- ign.com — confirmation of release date and Gosling's casting process
