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News · 2026-07-10

Paramount's Danny McBride G.I. Joe Reboot Targets 2027 Production, Takes Place in Springfield

By gijoe.army news desk

Paramount's Danny McBride G.I. Joe Reboot Targets 2027 Production, Takes Place in Springfield

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Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a major franchise reset for G.I. Joe. Screenwriter Danny McBride, known for creating HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, has confirmed that his rebooted take on the military action franchise will enter production in 2027, with the screenplay already complete.

The Story

The film takes place in Springfield, a location from the G.I. Joe comics that becomes central to the plot: it is secretly a Cobra stronghold. The story follows Duke and a team of other G.I. Joes as they operate against this backdrop.

McBride emphasized that the reboot will not be a comedy but rather an action and suspense-driven film that remains fun and entertaining for audiences. “This isn’t about making jokes,” McBride reportedly explained. “It’s about delivering real tension and spectacle while keeping it engaging.”

Creative Team

McBride is working with longtime collaborators from The Righteous Gemstones: Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri, both credited writers on that HBO series. The trio has a proven track record of crafting character-driven narratives with strong ensemble casts.

Originally, McBride pitched Paramount on a Dreadnoks-focused film, but the studio opted to rebuild the G.I. Joe brand itself first before spinning off into Cobra’s mercenary faction.

Timeline

If production launches in 2027 as planned, the film would likely target a 2028 or 2029 release. McBride hinted that the casting process is already underway, with “some pretty interesting people” lining up to join the project.

This marks the most concrete forward motion for a G.I. Joe theatrical film since the Paramount live-action franchise stalled. It also represents a return to the tone and scope that originally made the franchise work: grounded action with high stakes, rather than the bloated spectacle of earlier attempts.

Learn More

  • Explore the G.I. Joe movie hub for everything we know about the franchise’s cinematic adaptations.
  • Check the encyclopedia for details on Duke and other key G.I. Joe characters.

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