Ryan Gosling is officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider. He will reunite with his Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy for the new Marvel movie, which is scheduled to hit theatres in 2028. The announcement has sparked excitement among Marvel fans eager to see the iconic antihero return.

Marvel Studios shared the news on their official social media handles. "Ghost Rider enters the MCU. Ryan Gosling will star in Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy. #SDCC," read the caption.

 

 

Ryan Gosling is the second man to take on the role of Ghost Rider. Nicolas Cage first portrayed Johnny Blaze in Ghost Rider (2007), a character he later returned to in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011). 

With Ryan Gosling set to play the legendary supernatural vigilante, here's everything you need to know about Ghost Rider, his origin, powers and what makes him one of Marvel's strongest characters.

Who Is Ghost Rider?

Ghost Rider is one of Marvel's most powerful supernatural characters. Unlike heroes such as Spider-Man, Captain America or Iron Man, his powers come from the Spirit of Vengeance, a mystical force. His purpose is simple: punish evil and protect innocent people.

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What Are Ghost Rider's Superpowers?

Ghost Rider has immense strength. He has fought powerful Marvel characters, including Hulk and Thor.

  • He controls Hellfire, a supernatural flame that can burn both the body and the soul. It is especially deadly against demons and mystical beings.
  • His signature power forces enemies to relive every bit of pain they have caused others. Many victims are left mentally shattered.
  • Bullets, explosions, extreme heat and brutal attacks cannot easily stop him.
  • His motorcycle transforms into the Hell Cycle. It can ride over water, climb walls, leave trails of Hellfire and even travel between dimensions.
  • Ghost Rider is highly resistant to magical and demonic attacks, making him one of Marvel's toughest mystical heroes.

Did you know Ryan Gosling's longtime partner, Eva Mendes, starred opposite Nicolas Cage in the original Ghost Rider film? The movie was released in 2007, one year before Iron Man launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Did you also know Sony released a sequel in 2012? After that, the character's film rights returned to Marvel Studios. While fans had been waiting for years, Ghost Rider never appeared in the MCU until this moment.

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If Marvel stays true to the comics, Ghost Rider could become one of the MCU's most powerful heroes. His arrival could also introduce more supernatural stories to a universe that has largely focused on science, technology and the multiverse.