Ghost Rider Movies: Release Order
The Ghost Rider film series consists of two supernatural action films starring Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stuntman who makes a deal with the demon Mephistopheles and becomes the Ghost Rider. Based on the Marvel Comics character, these Sony/Columbia Pictures productions are not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The first film introduces Johnny's origin story and his transformation into the flaming-skulled Spirit of Vengeance. The second movie, directed by the team behind the Crank films, takes place eight years later and features a grittier, more chaotic tone. While both films received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, they've developed a cult following for their campy energy and Cage's committed performance.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Ghost Rider
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
When the devil resurfaces with aims to take over the world in human form, Johnny Blaze reluctantly comes out of hiding to transform into the flame-spewing supernatural hero Ghost Rider -- and rescue a 10-year-old boy from an unsavory end.
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