Marvel Sets 2028 Slate With Ghost Rider Joining

Marvel Studios has set a specific release date for its upcoming Ghost Rider film, scheduling it for July 28, 2028. The announcement solidifies the studio's 2028 theatrical slate, which will feature three major releases, marking a return to a more prolific output following a period of reduced frequency.

The date was revealed in a studio update on Monday, August 17, 2026. The film stars Ryan Gosling as the titular supernatural anti-hero and will be directed by Shawn Levy, who previously collaborated with Gosling on the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter. The script is being written by Jonathan Tropper. The specific version of Ghost Rider Gosling will portray has not been disclosed, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teasing that the actor will reveal that detail in his own time.

Ghost Rider will follow the MCU's reboot of the X-Men franchise, scheduled for May 5, 2028. That film recently saw several cast members confirmed at the D23 fan event. Black Panther III, starring David Jonsson as the son of T'Challa, with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke expected to return, is slated for December 15, 2028. This three-film schedule for 2028 represents the first time since 2025 that...