Paramount Wants a ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie “80s Style Action” True To The Animated Series (Exclusive)

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Paramount is pushing its new G.I. Joe plan in a very specific direction.

Following the news that two new G.I. Joe movies were in the works, sources say Paramount is aiming for a nostalgic feel – specifically, an action movie reminiscent of the G.I. Joe cartoon from the 1980s.

“80s Style Action,” True To The Animated Series

According to my source, the new project sounds promising. Paramount is aiming for an 80s-style action movie that stays true to the original animated series, and they’re currently in discussions with potential directors.

The Original G.I. Joe Cartoon Tone: Patriotic, Heroic, 80s Action

The animated G.I. Joe series from the 1980s was openly and proudly patriotic, portraying the G.I. Joes as straightforward heroes who defended the United States against Cobra, a dangerous terrorist group bent on world domination.

I always loved how it felt like a classic Saturday morning cartoon from the 80s – really strong heroes and villains, a clear idea of what was right and wrong, and a hopeful message about always choosing to do the good thing. It was just pure, simple heroism.

Paramount Is Still Talking To Directors

The most important thing is that Paramount is still discussing the project with directors, indicating they’re first focusing on establishing the overall feel and style of the movie.

If they’re chasing a throwback vibe, the director choice matters as much as the script.

This suggests Paramount is aiming for a straightforward, widely appealing approach with G.I. Joe, rather than a risky or unusual reimagining.

How This Fits The Bigger Paramount Strategy

This confirms our previous reporting that the Ellisons are focusing on well-known characters and classic hero stories.

A G.I. Joe movie that plays like an 80s action throwback isn’t subtle.

As a huge movie fan, it feels like Paramount is really telling us what direction they’re heading with their big franchise films, and who they’re hoping will actually come out to see them in cinemas. It’s a statement about the kind of experience they’re aiming for and the audience they want to win back.

So, I’m hearing some interesting stuff about a potential new G.I. Joe movie! Apparently, Danny McBride – yeah, the guy from Pineapple Express – is now potentially working on a story treatment. What’s even cooler is that Max Landis already had a treatment written, so there are two different ideas on the table. And get this, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who produced the Transformers films, is producing these G.I. Joe projects, which definitely adds some big-budget potential.

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2026-03-01 03:01