Danny McBride’s ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie Lands 2028 Release from Paramount

Paramount Pictures has announced that Danny McBride's untitled "G.I. Joe" film, based on the Hasbro toy line, will arrive in theaters on October 20, 2028. McBride, who will also direct the project, penned the screenplay in collaboration with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. Bradley Cooper is set to portray the character Duke in the film.

The movie is being produced by a team including Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, and Zev Foreman, all under the Hasbro Entertainment banner. Though the plot specifics remain undisclosed, the film is a reimagining of the "G.I. Joe" franchise. This move is part of Hasbro Entertainment's broader plan to enhance storytelling and create films and series based on some of their most popular brands, harnessing the talents of top creators, studios, and distribution channels.

In a related development, the "Paranormal Activity" movie, originally slated for a May 21, 2027 release, will now see its premiere on October 22, 2027. This film, a joint venture between Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic, will be financed and produced by both entities, with Paramount Pictures taking the lead in worldwide distribution.

The director of the new "Paranormal Activity" is Ian Tuason, while Oren Peli serves as the producer for Solana Films, and James Wan and Jason Blum contribute as producers for Blumhouse Atomic. Michael Clear and Judson Scott add their executive production to the mix, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for Blumhouse Atomic.

Steven Schneider also assumes an executive producer role, while Dan Slater and Cody Calahan serve in the same capacity. The cast of the film includes Chase Yi, Sonia Mena, and Maya Da Costa. Created by Oren Peli, the original "Paranormal Activity" grossed nearly $194 million worldwide, establishing a new benchmark in cinema, and the franchise has since expanded to seven sequels and amassed over $900 million globally.