Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ghost Rider’ Sets Release Date; Third Marvel Movie on 2028 Calendar
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- Disney dated Ryan Gosling’s 'Ghost Rider' for theatrical release on July 28, 2028, marking its third Marvel movie scheduled for that year.
- Marvel will release 'X-Men' on May 5, 2028, and 'Black Panther 3' on December 15, 2028, forming a trio of Marvel films set for 2028.
- Shawn Levy is directing the 'Ghost Rider' movie, with Jonathan Tropper writing the script, as Disney moves forward with a new take on the character.
- Ryan Gosling takes over the role of Ghost Rider from Nicholas Cage, who portrayed the character in two earlier Sony films.
- Pixar will release 'Ghost Market' on March 10, 2028, an animated film inspired by Asian myths, upgraded from a streaming series to a theatrical release.
- Disney set 'Coco 2' for November 21, 2029, with Benjamin Bratt reprising his role as Ernesto de la Cruz and a first look shown at D23.
- Searchlight Pictures moved its horror film 'Monitor' up to April 16, 2027, directed by Matt Black and Ryan Polly, about a demonic entity targeting online moderators.
Why it matters: Disney’s 2028 slate now features three Marvel films within a nine-month span, signaling aggressive franchise pacing that could strain audience demand or dilute box office returns despite strong brand momentum. Theatrical upgrades like 'Ghost Market' suggest confidence in post-streaming film viability.
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