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Danny McBride Pens Action-Driven G.I. Joe Reboot for 2027

7/2/2026

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Danny McBride (actor and filmmaker) is writing a new G.I. Joe movie for Paramount, filming slated for 2027.
The plot follows Duke and Joes in Springfield, a town run by Cobra.
McBride says the reboot will be action, not comedy, and will have an ensemble cast.
Paramount rejected his Dreadnoks pitch and demanded a proper G.I. Joe angle.
Production starts in 2027, so film will not reach theaters before 2028.

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Story summary

Danny McBride (actor and filmmaker) is writing a new G.I. Joe movie for Paramount, filming slated for 2027.
The plot follows Duke and Joes in Springfield, a town run by Cobra.
McBride says the reboot will be action, not comedy, and will have an ensemble cast.
Paramount rejected his Dreadnoks pitch and demanded a proper G.I. Joe angle.
Production starts in 2027, so film will not reach theaters before 2028.