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A new Untitled Judd Apatow comedy at Universal will star Glen Powell and Cristin Milioti, with a February 2027 release date.
Apatow co-wrote the script with Powell and will direct, producing through Apatow Productions under Universal.
Cristin Milioti is set to star opposite Powell, following her Emmy-winning turn in The Penguin.
The project has Barnstorm’s first-look deal and Misher Films is producing, with Kevin Misher among the producers.
Judd Apatow continues a long-standing relationship with Universal, dating back to The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Deadline confirms Cristin Milioti's casting and the film's February 2027 release window in Universal’s comedy slate.
Universal’s involvement underscores a priority project for the studio tied to Apatow and Powell.
Powell's collaboration with Apatow continues amid his busy schedule following Twisters.
Milioti’s casting follows her recent high-profile TV work and upcoming projects such as Buddy and Seven Sisters.
The project continues Deadline's reporting on the cast and release plan for Apatow’s universal comedy.

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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is set to join the live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2 as Drago, a key antagonist.
Cate Blanchett has been added to the cast of the live-action sequel.
Dean DeBlois returns to write, direct and executive produce the next entry in the franchise.
The film is set for a June 11, 2027 release date.
Universal and its production partners are advancing the live-action reboot alongside existing cast members.
Marc Platt will produce for Marc Platt Productions, in collaboration with Universal.
The film marks the franchise’s continued expansion into live-action cinema.
The project is advancing despite the long gap since the animated films.
The cast includes returning and new talent in the ongoing adaptation.
The story follows Hiccup and Toothless in the continued adventures of the franchise.

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The Exorcist reboot from Mike Flanagan maintains a spring 2027 release window, with Universal confirming March 12, 2027 as the target date.
Flanagan is writing, directing and producing the new Exorcist for Universal, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, and Morgan Creek, signaling a radical reimagining of the franchise.
The project is positioned as distinct from Believer, with Flanagan’s film set in the same universe but not a direct Believer sequel.
Production remains a Blumhouse-Atomic Monster collaboration, involving Morgan Creek Entertainment and Red Room Pictures.
The original 1973 Exorcist remains a reference point for the new film, guiding its tone and canon within the broader franchise universe.
Universal had previously scheduled a 2027 release window before delays shifted the date, indicating a strategic calendar placement for a major spring event.
Scarlett Johansson is leading the cast alongside Jacobi Jupe, highlighting a high-profile pairing for a radical reboot.
The project is described as a radical redo within Universal's broader Exorcist franchise strategy, aiming to reinvigorate the iconic property for a new audience.
The film’s production status and creative leadership reiterate Flanagan’s all-in commitment to shaping a standalone Exorcist narrative for Universal, Blumhouse, and Morgan Creek.
Deadline notes confirm the film remains a Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek production, with Red Room Pictures involved in the collaboration.

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