Paramount Shifts Release Dates: Naked Gun Reboot, Running Man Remake, and More
October 5, 2024Paramount has announced new release dates for several upcoming films, including the reboot of The Naked Gun, which will now premiere on August 1, 2025.
Originally set for July 18, the Naked Gun reboot stars Liam Neeson as Detective Frank Drebin and is directed by Akiva Schaffer, with producers including Seth MacFarlane.
In addition to The Naked Gun, the horror film Vicious, featuring Dakota Fanning, has been rescheduled to February 25, 2025.
Wright's version of The Running Man will focus on a falsely convicted policeman who participates in a deadly game show, highlighting themes of survival and violence.
In addition to these projects, Paramount's animated Smurfs musical, featuring Rihanna, has taken the release date previously held by The Naked Gun, now set for July 18, 2025.
Another significant release from Paramount is the historical drama September 5, which focuses on the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack and will have a limited release on November 29, 2024.
The Naked Gun reboot continues the legacy of the franchise that began in 1988, with Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser also starring alongside Neeson.
Another highly anticipated project is the remake of The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, which is set for release on November 21, 2025.
This new adaptation of The Running Man is based on Stephen King's 1982 novel and aims to be more faithful to the source material than the original 1987 film.
Katy O'Brien joins Glen Powell in this remake, adding to her growing list of roles, including appearances in Mission: Impossible and Black Lightning.
Glen Powell has expressed excitement about working with Edgar Wright, considering him a top choice since he moved to Los Angeles in 2008.
Overall, these upcoming films from Paramount reflect a diverse slate, ranging from reboots to adaptations, catering to various audience interests.
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Variety • Oct 4, 2024
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