Ryan Gosling Cast as Ghost Rider in Marvel Film Directed by Shawn Levy for 2028 Release
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios announced Ryan Gosling as the new Ghost Rider, set to star in a standalone film directed by Shawn Levy, scheduled for release in 2028. Gosling, known for Project Hail Mary, reunites with Levy after their collaboration on Star Wars: Starfighter (2027). The character Johnny Blaze, previously portrayed by Nicolas Cage in non-MCU films, is a supernatural antihero bonded with the Spirit of Vengeance. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans and industry figures alike.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, mint, news18, timesnow, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, news18, ndtv, hindustantimes, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 50/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 26 Jul, 04:51 am. Other outlets followed.