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Los Angeles, November 7, 2026 - Paramount Pictures has announced that its upcoming G.I. Joe film, starring Bradley Cooper, will be released in theatres on October 20, 2028. Danny McBride will direct the project and co-write the screenplay.
The film is a new version of the G.I. Joe franchise, which is based on the popular Hasbro toy line. Cooper will play Duke, one of the main characters in the franchise.
According to a report by TheWrap, McBride wrote the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. The film will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian and Zev Foreman for Hasbro Entertainment.
Paramount has not released detailed information about the storyline or announced the full cast. The project will introduce a fresh approach to the franchise rather than continue the previously discussed crossover with the Transformers series.
The new ‘G.I. JOE’ movie will release on October 20, 2028 in theaters. • Starring Bradley Cooper as Duke • Directed by Danny McBride https://t.co/lrtYNnPly7
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 6, 2026
Paramount also changes Paranormal Activity release date
The studio has also changed the release date of its next Paranormal Activity film.
The horror movie, which was previously scheduled to arrive on May 21, 2027, will now be released on October 22, 2027.
Ian Tuason will direct the new instalment. The cast includes Chase Yi, Sonia Mena and Maya Da Costa.
The film will be produced by Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic, with James Wan and Jason Blum among the producers.
Background of the G.I. Joe franchise
The G.I. Joe film series previously included G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) and Snake Eyes (2021).
The upcoming project marks another attempt by Paramount to bring the franchise back to cinemas.
Further details about production schedules, additional casting and the film's storyline have not yet been announced.
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