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Arnold Schwarzenegger says the Conan the Barbarian sequel King Conan is slated to start production in 2027, with Christopher McQuarrie attached to write and direct for 20th Century Studios; he also floated John Milius possibly producing, signaling a franchise relaunch with an older, battle-tested Conan.
20th Century Studios is developing a new Planet of the Apes film with Matt Shakman directing and Josh Friedman writing; Shakman, known for WandaVision and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will produce alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with Friedman also having written Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Scott Aversano is overseeing the project, which continues a franchise that has grossed more than $2 billion worldwide.
Matt Shakman, who relaunched Marvel’s Fantastic Four franchise with Fantastic Four: First Steps, is set to direct an untitled Planet of the Apes movie for 20th Century Studios with Josh Friedman writing; the project will be an original story not confirmed as a continuation of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Shakman will produce alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
Patrick Schwarzenegger will star opposite Phoebe Dynevor in 20th Century Studios’ adaptation of Emily Henry’s Beach Read, with Yulin Kuang directing from her script and Neal H. Moritz’s Original Films producing. The rom‑com follows January Andrews, a bestselling author, and her rival-turned-partner Gus Everett as they spend a summer at a Michigan beach house, swapping literary genres while trying to keep romance at bay.
20th Century Studios is developing a feature film adaptation of the Roblox survival-horror game 99 Nights in the Forest, with the game's creators as executive producers and no writer or director attached yet; the deal marks the division's first notable game-to-film project since Disney's acquisition, using Grandma’s Favourite Games’ title that has billions of visits and millions of players on Roblox. Executive producer J.R. Young will oversee the project, with Michelle Kamme involved in securing the rights.
20th Century Studios has secured the film rights to Roblox’s action-survival hit 99 Nights in the Forest, with Grandma’s Favourite Games set as executive producers; no writer or director is attached yet, and J.R. Young will oversee the project for the studio.
Arnold Schwarzenegger will reprise Conan the Barbarian in a new film titled King Conan, written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie for 20th Century Studios, reviving the Conan franchise with the action icon back in the sword-wielding lead.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to the Conan universe in a new film titled King Conan at 20th Century Studios, with Christopher McQuarrie writing and directing; the project follows an aging Conan who’s forced out of his kingdom and must confront magic, violence and creatures as a fresh chapter in the saga.
20th Century Studios is developing a reimagined version of the 'Night at the Museum' franchise, with Tripper Clancy writing the new story set at the museum with all-new characters, following the success of the original trilogy and a recent animated installment.
Elle Fanning is in talks to star in "Badlands," the next standalone film in the Predator franchise, directed and co-written by Dan Trachtenberg. Plot details are under wraps, but the film will feature the iconic extraterrestrial hunter. 20th Century Studios is considering a theatrical release and is also planning additional Predator projects, including a direct sequel to "Prey."
Emmy nominee Elle Fanning is in talks to star in "Badlands," a new standalone movie in the "Predator" universe directed by Dan Trachtenberg for 20th Century Studios. The film follows the success of Trachtenberg's "Prey" and is set to begin production later this year. Plot details are currently under wraps.
Elle Fanning is in negotiations to star in "Badlands," a new standalone film in the Predator universe directed by Dan Trachtenberg. The film, co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison, will feature the iconic extraterrestrial hunter, with plot details currently under wraps. Following the success of "Prey," which broke streaming records on Hulu, 20th Century Studios is looking to expand the franchise with both "Badlands" and a potential "Prey" sequel.
20th Century Studios has acquired the film "Deliver Me From Nowhere," based on the making of Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" album, with Jeremy Allen White in talks to star as Springsteen. The film, to be written and directed by Scott Cooper, is based on Warren Zane's book and will delve into Springsteen's artistic journey in creating the landmark record. Production is set to begin this fall, with Springsteen and his manager Jon Landau involved in the project. Cooper and the producers express their excitement and commitment to bringing this iconic artist's story to the big screen.
Former Searchlight co-head David Greenbaum has made his first big statement buy for 20th Century Studios, securing the financing and release of Deliver Me from Nowhere, a narrative film about Bruce Springsteen's pivotal moment in life during the making of his album Nebraska. The film, set to shoot in the fall, will feature Emmy-winning actor Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and is being produced by Scott Stuber in his first move since leaving Netflix. Springsteen and his manager Jon Landau are actively involved in the project, which will include music from The River, Nebraska, and Born in the USA.
"The First Omen," a horror prequel produced by 20th Century Studios under the Disney banner, is being hailed as the most violent and transgressive movie ever made by the Walt Disney Company. Director Arkasha Stevenson fought for an R-rating after the film was initially given an NC-17 due to a graphic demonic childbirth scene. Despite initial skepticism, the film is praised for pushing boundaries and delivering a shockingly graphic horror experience, setting a new standard for horror prequels.