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Sony Negotiates Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island Starring Hugh Jackman

7/23/2026

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Sony Pictures is negotiating to acquire Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island, which will be directed by Scott and star Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver.
Jack Thorne wrote the screenplay.
20th Century Studios passed on the film because Disney is focusing on a new Pirates of the Caribbean project.
The adaptation has no announced release date.

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Story summary

Sony Pictures is negotiating to acquire Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island, which will be directed by Scott and star Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver.
Jack Thorne wrote the screenplay.
20th Century Studios passed on the film because Disney is focusing on a new Pirates of the Caribbean project.
The adaptation has no announced release date.