Kevin Feige has confirmed that Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealing that the actor approached Marvel Studios with a clear creative vision drawn from specific comic storylines. The announcement, made during a post-Hall H interview at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, ends years of speculation about Gosling's interest in the character and marks the formal confirmation of a previously unannounced project. It matters because it signals Marvel's continued expansion of its supernatural roster and shows a major Hollywood star actively shaping how his character is brought to the screen.

Feige declined to say whether Gosling would portray Johnny Blaze or Danny Ketch, the two most prominent versions of Ghost Rider from the comics, saying he would let Gosling reveal further details in his own time. Gosling himself had hinted at ongoing talks as early as March, describing the situation as "complicated". The film, directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, was announced the previous night and is scheduled for release in 2028.