Overview

• Industry sources confirm that Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi and screenwriter Drew Pearce are attached to direct and write the new Judge Dredd film, reflecting their shared passion for the original comics.
• The project is in early development with no distributor attached as producers from Rebellion Developments and Vertigo Entertainment pitch the package to Hollywood studios.
• Creative pitches emphasize greater fidelity to John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra’s source material, leaning into dark humor and expanded world-building not seen in prior screen adaptations.
• Rights holders envision the film as the foundation for a new Dredd universe with potential spin-off movies and television series across multiple platforms.
• Waititi’s proven ability to blend blockbuster spectacle with irreverent comedy is viewed as the key to revitalizing a property that has twice struggled to achieve box office success.