Ghost Rider: Release date set for the new Marvel movie starring Ryan Gosling
The Marvel Cinematic Universe films X-Men and Black Panther 3 will also premiere in 2028
The release date for "Ghost Rider" has been announced. The new Marvel film starring Ryan Gosling will hit theaters on July 28, 2028, according to multiple media reports.
Just a few weeks ago, it was revealed that the new "Ghost Rider" adaptation is in the works and that Hollywood star Ryan Gosling will play the lead role. At that time, only the release year – 2028 – was disclosed, but not the specific date. In addition to the lead actor, the director was also announced: Shawn Levy will be at the helm. Under Levy's direction, Gosling will also star in the big-screen adventure "Star Wars: Starfighter," which hits theaters on May 28, 2027.
Ryan Gosling becomes the new Ghost Rider
The Ghost Rider is stunt rider Johnny Blaze, who makes a pact with the devil and thereby becomes the motorcycle-riding being with a flaming skull. In the original Marvel comics, he made his first appearance as early as August 1972 in issue 5 of the "Marvel Spotlight" series. On the big screen, Nicolas Cage portrayed Johnny Blaze in 2007. Four years later, he reprised the role in "Spirit of Vengeance." In the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Gabriel Luna became the Ghost Rider, playing Robbie Reyes, a different incarnation of the hero.
Gosling has made a name for himself in recent years with films like "The Fall Guy" and "Project Hail Mary". It will be interesting to see which version of Ghost Rider he will portray. When Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige was asked about this, he declined to reveal anything and hinted that he would leave it up to Gosling. IGN quotes Feige as saying:
"I am going to let Ryan reveal what he wants to reveal when he wants to reveal it. [...] He's a huge fan of the comics. He did come to us, particularly with a specific vision based on some particular comics, but I'll let him unveil that as he wants to."
X-Men and Black Panther 3 are also set to debut in 2028
In 2028, three films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be released: Alongside "Ghost Rider," "X-Men" and "Black Panther 3" will also premiere. First up is "X-Men": The release date is May 5, 2028. Just recently, several cast members of the new film featuring the titular team of mutants were revealed at the Disney D23 event. So it's official: We'll see Adam Driver as the villain Mr. Sinister, Inde Navarette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Maya Boyd as Storm. In addition, two casting decisions that had already been reported were confirmed: Kit Connor will take on the role of Cyclops, and Samara Weaving will play Emma Frost.
"Black Panther 3" is set to premiere on December 15, 2028. T'Challa's son is set to play a central role in the third installment. A few weeks ago, it was announced that "Alien: Romulus" actor David Jonsson will portray the now-adult prince. In doing so, he will follow in the footsteps of Chadwick Boseman in "Black Panther 3." Boseman had previously played King T'Challa, also known as Black Panther. Following Boseman's death in August 2020, the filmmakers had to find ways to continue the superhero series without him.
