Ghost Rider: Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy officially kick off the long-awaited Marvel project slated for 2028

Ghost Rider officially enters pre-production. Marvel Studios used a dedicated event showcasing its upcoming projects to reveal the first concrete details about the film dedicated to the famous supernatural biker, slated for release in 2028.

To celebrate this new milestone, Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, invited on stage Ryan Gosling, who will star in the lead, and director Shawn Levy. Their joint appearance drew a standing ovation, marking the official kickoff of production.

Ryan Gosling is continuing his collaboration with Shawn Levy after Star Wars: Starfighter. The actor, recently seen in Last Chance Project, joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a role long awaited by fans for years.

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Directed by Shawn Levy, best known for Deadpool & Wolverine, he will helm this new adaptation of the Marvel Comics character. The screenplay has been entrusted to Jonathan Tropper, who also reunites with the director after their collaboration on Star Wars: Starfighter. The screenwriter is also known for the series True Neighbours, False Friends.

Marvel Studios has yet to reveal the film’s official synopsis or confirm which Ghost Rider incarnation will be brought to the screen. The character has appeared in several versions in the comics, including Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, and Robbie Reyes. Those details are expected to emerge as production progresses.

With a target release set for 2028, Ghost Rider is joining Marvel Studios’ slate of upcoming projects. The forthcoming announcements are expected to cover the rest of the cast, the story, and the first visuals for the film.

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