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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.

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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.

The dossier's coverage focuses on these two simultaneous tracks: Gosling's completed streaming release and his high-profile upcoming superhero debut. No other projects or career details are mentioned in the provided stories.

Key facts

Ghost Rider role
Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ghost Rider director
Shawn Levy directs the Ghost Rider film.
Ghost Rider release date
Ghost Rider is scheduled for a US theatrical release on July 28, 2028.
Project Hail Mary streaming date
Project Hail Mary began streaming on Prime Video on July 3, 2026.
Project Hail Mary role and producer credit
Gosling stars as Ryland Grace and served as a producer on Project Hail Mary.
Project Hail Mary directors and screenwriter
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed Project Hail Mary; Drew Goddard wrote the screenplay.

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Aug 29

Ghost Rider Joins the MCU With Ryan Gosling in the Lead

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

Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider Gets July 2028 US Release Date

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

Ryan Gosling to Star in Marvel's Ghost Rider, Set for 2028 Release

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

Project Hail Mary Begins Streaming on Prime Video July 3

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.