Ryan Gosling is set to star as Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the film scheduled for a US release on July 28, 2028. His most recent project, Project Hail Mary, began streaming on Prime Video on July 3, 2026.
Ryan Gosling's recent work spans two major projects: the sci-fi film Project Hail Mary and the upcoming Marvel Studios Ghost Rider film. Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's novel, premiered in theaters on March 20, 2026, and moved to streaming on Prime Video on July 3, 2026. Gosling starred as Ryland Grace and also served as a producer, having advocated for the adaptation after reading the manuscript before publication. The film was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard. It earned approximately $141 million worldwide in its opening weekend and exceeded 110 billion yen globally.
In August 2026, Marvel Studios announced at Comic-Con that Gosling would star as Ghost Rider in the MCU, with Shawn Levy directing. Gosling had lobbied for the role as a longtime fan. The film is set for a US theatrical release on July 28, 2028, completing Marvel's 2028 slate alongside X-Men (working title) and Black Panther 3. The character also appears in the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, released August 6, 2026.
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Aug 29
Marvel Studios announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that Ghost Rider will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Gosling will star, having lobbied the studio as a longtime fan of the character. Shawn Levy directs a film slated for a 2028 release. The character also appears in the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, released August 6.
Aug 18
Marvel Studios has set the US release date for Ghost Rider, starring Ryan Gosling, for July 28, 2028. This completes the release calendar for three MCU films in 2028, joining X-Men (working title) on May 5 and Black Panther 3 on December 15. Shawn Levy directs.
Aug 7
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced at Comic-Con International 2026 that Ryan Gosling will star in a new Ghost Rider film, joining the MCU. Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool & Wolverine, will direct. The film is scheduled for a US theatrical release in 2028.
Jul 2
The sci-fi film 'Project Hail Mary', based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel and starring Ryan Gosling, began streaming exclusively on Prime Video on July 3. The film follows Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of his identity or mission, and gradually uncovers his task to prevent Earth's destruction by solving the mystery of the fading sun. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who won an Academy Award for 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse', the screenplay was written by Drew Goddard, nominated for an Oscar for 'The Martian'. Gosling, who also served as a producer, was the primary advocate for the adaptation, having read the manuscript before publication and urged the studio to hire Lord and Miller. The film was released in theaters on March 20 and became available for rental or purchase on Prime Video on May 13. It earned approximately $141 million worldwide in its opening weekend, the biggest opening for a Hollywood film released in 2026 at that time, and its global box office has exceeded 110 billion yen.