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Paramount has opted not to move forward with Max Landis's G.I. Joe script, signaling a pause on the project amid leadership changes and a broader IP relaunch strategy.
The decision aligns with Paramount's broader relaunch plan for key IPs, including Star Trek, under new leadership.
Landis pitched a Cobra-dominated premise where Cobra has taken over the world and GI Joe is marginalized as a conspiracy theory.
Landis described his pitch as serendipitous and noted gratitude for the opportunity amid the high-profile project.
Hasbro remained engaged early in the process, tying the G.I. Joe property to Paramount during development.
Paramount has not issued public comment on the decision while exploring other writers, including Danny McBride.
Industry context cites leadership shakeups and broader talent decisions at Paramount beyond this single project.
THR frames Landis’s past misconduct allegations (2017–2019) as a contextual factor in the project's trajectory, not a direct cause.
Variety initially reported Landis’s involvement, with the broader #MeToo-era reckoning shaping industry reception to the project.
Paramount’s current approach focuses on reviving beloved IPs and evaluating new writers as it considers future GI Joe iterations alongside Star Trek.

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Paramount has passed on Max Landis’ G.I. Joe treatment, with meetings still ongoing for a franchise reboot.
The studio has not committed to Landis’s direction and is still taking meetings for a franchise reboot.
One considered angle for the reboot involves a grounded spy thriller with satirical adventure elements.
Deadline says the decision was not framed by Landis’s past allegations, and Paramount did not comment.
Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura remains a producer on the G.I. Joe films.
The prior films in the franchise include the first two movies and a 2021 spinoff, with mixed box office results.
Deadline notes Paramount remains open to future franchise discussions at SXSW and beyond.
No official direction for the next G.I. Joe was decided at the time of the report, with meetings continuing.
The article emphasizes the studio's ongoing exploratory stance rather than a definitive decision against the project.

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Paramount has passed on Max Landis's G.I. Joe reboot treatment, ending the project under that script.
The studio cited not liking the idea, rather than issues with Landis’ background, according to Variety.
Landis’s pitch imagined Cobra dominating the world, leaving G.I. Joe as a conspiracy theory.
Variety reported Paramount is courting other writers to pitch new G.I. Joe concepts.
The report notes Landis’s career faced significant scrutiny since 2019 over multiple abuse allegations.
Landis expressed surprise at the public attention to the project
Paramount is continuing to push for a successful G.I. Joe movie with other writers.
The article frames the Landis pitch as a quintessential, controversial Landis idea.
The article notes an ongoing discussion about IP development and past accusations affecting decisions.
Paramount’s current focus remains on developing successful G.I. Joe projects with other writers.

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