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Nia DaCosta Says She’d Love to Direct a Live-Action Invincible Film

The film remains in development at Universal with a focus on a standalone take distinct from the animated series.

Overview

  • Nia DaCosta told fans in a Reddit Q&A that she would love to helm a live-action Invincible and envisioned a grittier, adult tone that preserves the father–son core.
  • Her comments came during promotion for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple on Sony PicturesReddit channel, and she has not been formally attached to the project.
  • Creator Robert Kirkman recently said the movie is still in development with Universal and emphasized that the team is taking time to make it perfect.
  • Kirkman has also stressed the feature must deliver a different experience from the animated series while staying true to the source material.
  • A live-action adaptation has lingered in development since plans involving Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg surfaced in 2017, as the animated series heads toward a fourth season in March 2026 and Steven Yeun has noted age factors for potential live-action casting.