Ghost Rider Rumored for Avengers: Doomsday Appearance

Blazing Rumors: Marvel’s Ghost Rider to Join "Avengers: Doomsday"?

A roaring rumor is sparking excitement across the realm of Marvel fandom. Whispers suggest that the fiery Ghost Rider might blaze his trail into "Avengers: Doomsday," alongside Robert Downey Jr., not as Tony Stark, but potentially in the shoes of the infamous Doctor Doom.

Speculation Ignited

The storytelling inferno ignites from the Apocalyptic Horseman, an account renowned for its daring scoops on social media. This source claims that Ghost Rider is set for a significant role in the upcoming Marvel epic. However, the details remain shrouded in mystery. Which iteration of Ghost Rider might we see? Will this lead to a solo project or the anticipated Midnight Sons? Questions abound as Marvel enthusiasts speculate.

The account previously demonstrated some prophetic prowess. In September, it forecasted Damson Idris’s involvement in "Children of Blood and Bone," which Variety recently verified. Such accuracy gives weight to these current claims surrounding "Doomsday."

Nicolas Cage’s Fiery Past to Return?

Rumor has it, scooper Daniel RPK hinted in December at a potential return of Nicolas Cage in the role of Ghost Rider. Known for portraying Johnny Blaze in Sony’s iterations, Cage might reprise this role within a new Marvel project. While specifics remain elusive, the possibility of his return electrifies fans.

"Remember, folks, I was the pioneer predicting Wesley Snipes’s comeback as Blade," Daniel RPK noted. "Nic Cage’s return in his iconic Ghost Rider role is on the horizon, though precise details are yet to surface."

Marvel’s Mysterious Moves

Marvel’s silent on these recent speculations, but Brad Winderbaum, the Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation at Marvel Studios, has voiced his own Ghost Rider preferences. Speaking with Collider, he indicated a desire to introduce the Danny Ketch version of Ghost Rider to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Winderbaum shared, "I’d love to explore the Danny Ketch era. A lot of fans would rally behind Ghost Rider."

If the Ghost Rider does roar into "Avengers: Doomsday," Nicolas Cage might emerge as part of the sprawling Multiverse saga. Could this pave the way for Danny Ketch post-"Secret Wars"? The MCU timeline remains an intriguing puzzle.

As anticipation builds for "Avengers: Doomsday," arriving May 1, 2026, fans eagerly await confirmation. Will these rumors burn brightly or fade away like a waning flame? Only time will tell if the Marvel multiverse is ready for the Ghost Rider’s return.