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Untitled Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover film
Screenplay byDerek Connolly
Based on
Produced by
StarringChris Hemsworth
Production
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Distributed byParamount Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

An untitled Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover film is an upcoming American science fiction crossover action film based on Hasbro's toy lines Transformers and G.I. Joe.

A crossover between both Hasbro properties have been discussed before, but Paramount Pictures had been against it for years as they weren't ready for the idea.

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Background

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On March 28, 2013, during the release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Lorenzo di Bonaventura stated that he was open to doing a G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover.[1] On July 26, 2013, G.I. Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu stated that he was also interested in directing a Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover film.[2] Despite di Bonaventura having previously stated on June 23, 2014 that a crossover was not likely to happen,[3] he later reassured that a crossover was still a possibility.[4]

In January 2017, D.J. Caruso revealed that a previous draft of the script for the in development G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant ended with the introduction of the Transformers. This was not approved by Paramount Pictures.[5][6] di Bonaventura explained that Paramount was hesitant to green-light production on the crossover, though he did state that the project was "inevitable".[7][8]

Development

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In April 2024, during CinemaCon, Paramount officially announced a crossover film between Transformers and G.I. Joe.[9] In June 2024, it was announced that Derek Connolly would write the script.[10]

Casting

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In July 2021, Henry Golding expressed interest in doing the crossover, after portraying Snake Eyes in the 2021 film.[11] In May 2024, Chris Hemsworth was in talks to star in the film, after previously voicing Optimus Prime in Transformers One (2024).[12]

References

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  1. ^ "G.I. Joe And Transformers Crossover? The Producer Tells Us How It Could Happen". Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  2. ^ "Jon M. Chu Likes the idea of a G.I. Joe/Transformers Crossover Movie". Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "G.I. Joe/Transformers Movie Crossover Not Likely to Happen, Says Producer". June 23, 2014.
  4. ^ "'Transformers' and 'G.I. Joe' Crossover Movie Is Possible, Says Producer". fashiontimes.com. July 9, 2014. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014.
  5. ^ Chitwood, Adam (January 18, 2017). "Director D.J. Caruso Says His 'G.I. Joe 3' Idea Involved Meeting the Transformers". Collider. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Staley, Brandon (January 18, 2017). "xXx Director Almost Helmed a G.I. Joe / Transformers Crossover Film". Comic Book Resource. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Stevenson, Rick (July 21, 2021). "GI Joe & Transformers Movie Crossover Is Inevitable, Says Producer". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  8. ^ "Crossover between 'Transformers' and 'GI Joe'? Henry Golding thinks "100% possible" [EXCLUSIVE]". Cinepop. July 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Transformers-G.I. Joe Crossover Movie Made Official By Paramount – CinemaCon". Deadline Hollywood. April 11, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Kit, Borys (June 13, 2024). "G.I. Joe-Transformers Crossover Movie Lands 'Jurassic World' Writer Derek Connolly".
  11. ^ "Crossover between 'Transformers' and 'GI Joe'? Henry Golding thinks "100% possible" [EXCLUSIVE]" (in Portuguese). Cinepop. July 27, 2021. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Chris Hemsworth In Talks To Star In Paramount's Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Movie". Deadline Hollywood. May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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