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Reports Say Universal Is Developing 'Doom' Reboot Without Dwayne Johnson

The plan signals a clean break from the 2005 film in favor of a darker, game-faithful approach.

Overview

  • Multiple industry reports indicate Universal is restarting the Doom film franchise with a full reboot.
  • Dwayne Johnson, who starred in the 2005 adaptation, is not part of the planned reset as the studio distances itself from prior continuity.
  • No cast, director, or release window has been announced, pointing to an early development phase.
  • Reporting suggests the new take may lean into the games’ horror roots and tone, though creative details remain unconfirmed.
  • Previous attempts—the 2005 theatrical film and 2019’s direct-to-video Doom: Annihilation—fell short, even as the video game series remains influential and commercially strong.