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Danny McBride will make his feature-directing debut by helming a new G.I. Joe movie at Paramount, with plot details kept under wraps; the project is a high-priority studio effort that would introduce a commando strike force including Duke, Roadblock and Snake Eyes, following Paramount’s previous G.I. Joe films and a Snake Eyes spinoff.
Danny McBride will direct an untitled G.I. Joe movie for Paramount and wrote the screenplay, marking his feature directorial debut. The project is a high priority for the studio under owner David Ellison, with earlier development on a second script by Max Landis that did not move forward.
Paramount reportedly passed on Max Landis's G.I. Joe reboot pitch, not because of his past allegations but because the concept itself wasn’t appealing; the studio is still courting other writers to revive the franchise while Landis’ name remains a talking point in Hollywood discussions.
Paramount Pictures reportedly passed on Max Landis’s treatment for a G.I. Joe feature, while Danny McBride’s script remains in development; the studio is pursuing a Cobra-centered relaunch and is talking with other writers for possible further takes.
Paramount Pictures has decided not to move forward with Max Landis’s treatment for a G.I. Joe film, while remaining in talks with other writers (including Danny McBride) to develop a Hasbro IP reboot.
Paramount has passed on Max Landis’s treatment for a new G.I. Joe film, but the studio is still meeting for a possible franchise reboot; one pitch under consideration reportedly comes from Danny McBride, and officials say the decision was tied to the project’s satirical artistic direction rather than Landis’s past allegations.
Paramount Pictures has passed on Max Landis’s G.I. Joe treatment as the studio realigns leadership to relaunch major IPs; the project remains active with other writers, including Danny McBride, potentially drafting new scripts, while Landis says he’s grateful for the opportunity amid past misconduct controversies. Paramount did not immediately comment.
Paramount is developing a G.I. Joe feature with two parallel scripts: Max Landis is drafting a treatment and Danny McBride is writing a separate version, with plans to blend them into a single film; producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is attached. The move reflects Paramount’s pattern of courting controversial talents. Landis’s career was derailed by #MeToo-era allegations, though no charges were filed, and he has continued to work on superhero-related material.
Hasbro is expanding its video game portfolio with new Dungeons & Dragons and G.I. Joe games in development, following the success of Baldur's Gate 3. Despite parting ways with Larian Studios, Hasbro plans to continue the Baldur's Gate series and invest $100 to $150 million annually in gaming, aiming to release one to two games each year by 2026. The company is also exploring new projects, including a potential standalone video game version of Magic: The Gathering's Commander format.
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to lead an untitled crossover film for Paramount and Hasbro that combines the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises. This will be Hemsworth's second Transformers project, following his voice role in the upcoming animated movie Transformers One. The crossover film will follow the events of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and is being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Michael Bay, Tom DeSanto, and Don Murphy, with Steven Spielberg and Hasbro Entertainment executive producing.
Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, is set to join the live-action Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie after voicing Optimus Prime in the upcoming animated film Transformers One. The untitled crossover project is currently in development with no release date announced.
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to star in a crossover movie between the "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe" franchises, officially confirmed by Paramount at CinemaCon. This marks Hemsworth's second "Transformers" role, as he also voices young Optimus Prime in the upcoming animated film "Transformers One."
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to star in Paramount Pictures' untitled Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie, based on the Hasbro toy lines. This collaboration follows his role in Paramount Animation/Hasbro's Transformers One, set to release in September 2024. The crossover was hinted at in the epilogue of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The combined franchises have grossed $6 billion globally. Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor and his work in Netflix's Extraction, continues to expand his diverse portfolio.
Hasbro, Maple Powered Games, and Freedom Games have announced the upcoming release of G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, a retro beat 'em up game featuring iconic characters from the G.I. Joe series. Set in various locations, players will battle against Cobra Commander's latest scheme to take over the world. The game offers story and arcade modes with up to four-player co-op, hand-drawn pixel art, classic-style cartoon cutscenes, and a modern take on the animated series' theme song. G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is set to launch in Q1 2024 on multiple platforms.
San Diego Comic Con 2023 will feature an exclusive G.I. Joe Classified Series figure of undercover agent Philip "Chuckles" Provost. The figure comes with various accessories, including sunglasses, a manila folder, and a portable cassette player. To obtain the figure, attendees must visit the Hasbro Pulse Desk at booth #3213 and receive a one-time use code for preordering on HasbroPulse.com. The figure is priced at $41.99.