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Paramount Plans Two G.I. Joe Films Amid Controversy

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Paramount Pictures is developing two G.I. Joe films with scripts from Danny McBride and Max Landis, amid past controversies surrounding Landis.
Max Landis has a treatment ready for one G.I. Joe film.
Danny McBride is in talks to write his own G.I. Joe film.
Paramount is considering a Transformers crossover for G.I. Joe, which has generated fan interest.
The G.I. Joe franchise has struggled recently, with the 2021 film Snake Eyes failing at the box office.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 1982, Hasbro's G.I. Joe action figure line became a cultural icon, generating over $1 billion in sales. The franchise has evolved through various media, including films, with the first live-action movie debuting in 2009. Paramount's recent efforts to revitalize the series, including the 2021 film "Snake Eyes," reflect a broader industry trend of reimagining classic properties for modern audiences.

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Story summary

Paramount Pictures is developing two G.I. Joe films with scripts from Danny McBride and Max Landis, amid past controversies surrounding Landis.
Max Landis has a treatment ready for one G.I. Joe film.
Danny McBride is in talks to write his own G.I. Joe film.
Paramount is considering a Transformers crossover for G.I. Joe, which has generated fan interest.
The G.I. Joe franchise has struggled recently, with the 2021 film Snake Eyes failing at the box office.

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