Sony Locks 2027 Dates for Jackman's Treasure Island and 24 Jump Street
Sony Pictures has finalized its 2027 theatrical calendar, anchoring the holiday season with Ridley Scott's Treasure Island and the comedy sequel 24 Jump Street. The studio also shifted dates for Helldivers and Grandgear to optimize production schedules and box office performance.
Key points
- Ridley Scott's Treasure Island, starring Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver, is set for a November 11, 2027 release.
- 24 Jump Street, reuniting Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube, will open on December 10, 2027.
- Sony moved Justin Lin's Helldivers from November 2027 to June 9, 2028, to accommodate Treasure Island's production timeline.
- Takashi Yamazaki's Grandgear was moved up from February 18, 2028, to January 14, 2028, to align with MLK Day weekend.
- Michelle Yeoh's action thriller The Surgeon and the drama Narcs are scheduled for April 2 and August 20, 2027, respectively.
Background
Sony's scheduling decisions come amid broader industry adjustments, including Paramount's recent summer 2027 dates and Apple TV+'s delayed 2027 release for The Savant. The studio's moves reflect a strategic approach to balancing production timelines with competitive release windows.
How outlets are covering it
Deadline, TheWrap, and Variety all confirm the core 2027 dates for Treasure Island and 24 Jump Street, with Variety noting that it had exclusively reported the latter's development in June. Deadline provides additional detail on the production-driven shift of Helldivers, while TheWrap emphasizes the reuniting of the original Jump Street cast. All sources agree on the date changes for Grandgear and Helldivers, though Deadline offers the most granular explanation for the scheduling conflicts.
Why it matters
These date locks signal Sony's confidence in its 2027 slate, particularly the high-profile pairing of a Ridley Scott adaptation and a major comedy sequel. The strategic shifts for Helldivers and Grandgear demonstrate how production timelines and competitive release windows influence studio scheduling decisions.
What to watch
Sony will likely continue refining its 2027-2028 calendar as production schedules for these titles progress. The performance of Treasure Island and 24 Jump Street will be key indicators of the studio's holiday strategy, while the shifted dates for Helldivers and Grandgear may impact their box office potential.
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- ‘24 Jump Street,’ Ridley Scott’s ‘Treasure Island’ Get 2027 Release Dates at Sony TheWrap
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- 24 Jump Street Is Officially Releasing Next Year ign.com
- ’24 Jump Street,’ Hugh Jackman’s ‘Treasure Island’ Remake Get Holiday 2027 Release Dates Variety
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