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Paramount Revives G.I. Joe Amid Controversial Hiring Choices

3/1/2026

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Paramount is reviving the G.I. Joe franchise with two scripts by Max Landis (screenwriter) and Danny McBride (screenwriter).
The move has sparked controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct against Max Landis.
Critics, including Aaron Stewart-Ahn, note Paramount's history of hiring people with troubling accusations.
The G.I. Joe franchise has struggled at the box office, with Snake Eyes flopping.
Fans remain anxious about the future, given the upcoming Paramount–Warner Bros. merger.

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Story summary

Paramount is reviving the G.I. Joe franchise with two scripts by Max Landis (screenwriter) and Danny McBride (screenwriter).
The move has sparked controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct against Max Landis.
Critics, including Aaron Stewart-Ahn, note Paramount's history of hiring people with troubling accusations.
The G.I. Joe franchise has struggled at the box office, with Snake Eyes flopping.
Fans remain anxious about the future, given the upcoming Paramount–Warner Bros. merger.