DEVELOPMENT WATCH
Tracking announced film projects and their production status. We monitor development timelines and flag projects with no recent movement.
ARTICLES
Why major comic book and game adaptations keep collapsing while projects like Fallout break through
On paper, these are exactly the kinds of titles studios should be making. They come with built-in audiences, recognisable worlds, and decades of material to draw from. And yet, many of them stall repeatedly.
Sally Boundian · 6 April 2026
BioShock film adaptation still drifting despite multiple studio revivals
It’s a concept that naturally leans into cinematic storytelling, combining horror, sci-fi, and philosophy in a way that feels far more elevated than most video game adaptations.
Sally Boundian · 5 April 2026
Duke Nukem film adaptation remains stuck despite repeated attempts to revive it
In terms of timeline, a film version has been in development since the early 2000s, with multiple studios and creative teams circling the project.
Sally Boundian · 3 April 2026
Metal Gear Solid movie still silent despite two decades of development
It’s a property that already feels cinematic by design, with its blend of stealth, politics, and high-concept sci-fi, which is exactly why it’s been one of the most talked-about “sure thing” adaptations that somehow never quite materialises.
Sally Boundian · 2 April 2026
At the Mountains of Madness likely remains unrealised as del Toro signals project may never happen
It’s a story built almost entirely on atmosphere, scale, and dread, which is exactly what has made it so appealing and so difficult to bring to the screen in a studio system.
Sally Boundian · 2 April 2026
King Spawn film still in development as reboot struggles to move into production
It’s a darker, more grounded take on the comic book genre, leaning into horror and street-level storytelling rather than traditional superhero spectacle.
Sally Boundian · 19 March 2026
Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2 quietly remains one of Disney’s longest dormant sequels
The project has never moved into active production, and Disney has remained largely resistant to moving forward, with Zemeckis himself noting that a sequel is unlikely under the studio’s current direction.
Sally Boundian · 16 March 2026
We’re Wolves remains an unmade follow-up despite ongoing interest from its creators
We’re Wolves, would shift focus to the rival werewolf group introduced in the original film, expanding the same mockumentary-style world from a different angle.
Sally Boundian · 7 March 2026
PRIG: monastery drama released stills in 2023 so where is it?
The story centres around life within a religious order, beginning with the discovery of a body on monastery grounds and the pressure placed on a young prior to uncover the truth before an innocent man is punished.
Sally Boundian · 1 March 2026
Akira live-action still stuck in development limbo after rights reset
It’s one of those properties that has always felt like it should exist as a major film, with scale, visuals, and cultural weight that could rival anything in the sci-fi space, which is exactly why it keeps coming back around every few years as the one that might finally happen.
Sally Boundian · 18 February 2026
Austin Powers 4 exists, doesn’t exist, and might never exist all at once
What makes this project particularly interesting is how dependent it is on Mike Myers himself.
Sally Boundian · 23 January 2026
Alien Legion film adaptation stuck in development limbo despite strong franchise potential
In terms of timeline, a film adaptation has been in development since the early 2010s, with various writers and producers attached at different stages.
Sally Boundian · 22 January 2026
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