Paramount Shifts Release Dates: Naked Gun Reboot, Running Man Remake, and More

October 5, 2024
Paramount Shifts Release Dates: Naked Gun Reboot, Running Man Remake, and More
  • Paramount 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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