The 2007 Marvel film featuring Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider is available for free streaming on Tubi but will be removed by the end of January 2026. Fans of Nicolas Cage Ghost Rider have a limited window to watch or revisit the movie and its sequel on the ad-supported platform before they leave the service.
Ghost Rider’s Streaming Departure and Related Titles
Tubi regularly updates its library by adding new titles and removing others. Among the films set to leave the service by the end of this month are Ghost Rider and its sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Several other notable movies, including Tomb Raider, 22 Jump Street, Men in Black, Jumanji, War of the Worlds, Pulp Fiction, You’ve Got Mail, Godzilla, Minority Report, Zoolander, Ghost, Beverly Hills Cop, Galaxy Quest, The Cable Guy, Ali, Basic Instinct, Apollo 11, Step Brothers, The Equalizer, The Fifth Element, Training Day, Selena, and The Cabin in the Woods, are also scheduled for removal from Tubi around the same time.
Overview and Performance of Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider, directed by Mark Steven Johnson and produced by Avi Arad, Steven Paul, Michael De Luca, and Gary Foster, stars Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze, a stuntman who transforms into the fiery superhero Ghost Rider after making a deal with the demon Mephisto. Released theatrically in February 2007, the film was met with largely negative reviews, holding a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, yet it succeeded commercially. The movie opened at number one in the box office and eventually earned $228 million worldwide.
The cast includes Sam Elliott, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Peter Fonda, and Donal Logue, who contributed to the film’s dynamic alongside Cage. The success of the original led Sony to approve a follow-up, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, which saw Cage reprise his role, joined by cast members such as Fergus Riordan, Ciarán Hinds, Violante Placido, Idris Elba, Christopher Lambert, and Johnny Whitworth.
Sequel’s Reception and Subsequent Developments
The 2012 sequel, however, failed to replicate the financial success of its predecessor, grossing $132 million globally. It also experienced poor critical response, gaining only an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Unlike the first film, the follow-up’s reception was disappointing enough that plans for a third installment never materialized, especially after Marvel Studios acquired the film rights to Ghost Rider.
Nicolas Cage’s Career and Ghost Rider Legacy
Before taking on the role of Johnny Blaze, Nicolas Cage had established a strong acting resume, appearing in significant films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Moonstruck, The Rock, Face/Off, Adaptation, National Treasure, and World Trade Center. His acclaimed performance in Leaving Las Vegas earned him an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
After Ghost Rider, Cage continued to star in a variety of films, including The Croods, Dog Eat Dog, Snowden, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In 2026, he is set to take on the role of Ben Reilly in the new live-action Spider-Noir series available on MGM+ and Prime Video.
Ghost Rider’s Ongoing Presence in the Marvel Universe
The Ghost Rider character remains part of the Marvel universe beyond the films, appearing in the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where actor Gabriel Luna portrayed a new version of Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes. With the film rights now in Marvel’s hands, the character continues to live on through different adaptations and media.
Given that Ghost Rider first hit theaters nearly twenty years ago, streaming services like Tubi provide new audiences a chance to discover the film. Fans interested in watching or revisiting both Ghost Rider and its sequel must act before the end of January when both movies will no longer be available for free streaming on the platform.
