Shawn Levy Reportedly Turns Down Days of Thunder 2 for Ghost Rider

Shawn Levy has reportedly turned down a directing role on Days of Thunder 2 to work on Marvel Studios’ upcoming Ghost Rider reboot, according to CBR, citing Hollywood newsletter The Puck.

Tom Cruise is expected to star in Days of Thunder 2, which is scheduled to reach theaters on June 2, 2028. The film’s cast is still being developed, CBR reports. Cruise has since moved forward with Jonathan Levine as director.

Levy is set to direct Ghost Rider, which will star Ryan Gosling as Johnny Blaze. Marvel Studios has scheduled the reboot for July 28, 2028, less than two months after the planned release of Days of Thunder 2.

CBR says Cruise pursued Levy for the sequel, but does not cite a direct comment from either filmmaker. The report describes Levy’s decision as a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Levy previously directed Deadpool & Wolverine, which CBR says became a record-setting film for the franchise.