Paramount Pictures has officially set an October 20, 2028 theatrical release date for Danny McBride’s upcoming G.I. Joe reboot, while simultaneously pushing back the horror sequel Paranormal Activity 8 by five months to October 22, 2028, according to reports from polygon.com.
Danny McBride Directs G.I. Joe Reboot
- Danny McBride makes his feature-film directorial debut with the G.I. Joe reboot, arriving in theaters on October 20, 2028.
- Bradley Cooper has joined the cast to play Duke in the Cobra-run small-town setting of Springfield.
- Paranormal Activity 8 moves from May 21, 2027, to a new release date of October 22, 2028.
Danny McBride Steps Behind the Camera for G.I. Joe
Comedy veteran Danny McBride is taking the helm for a feature-film directorial debut after previously directing for television. The screenplay comes from a team consisting of McBride, John Carcieri, and Jeff Fradley, who previously collaborated on The Righteous Gemstones. While casting remains in its early phases, Bradley Cooper has already signed on to portray the character Duke.
McBride characterized the project as a fun, suspenseful action flick centered around Springfield, a small town operated by the villainous organization Cobra. Development on the reboot is still in its infancy, yet Paramount Pictures has locked in the late 2028 theatrical window. Moviegoers will have to wait nearly two years to see how the creative team reimagines the classic Hasbro property on the big screen.
Paranormal Activity 8 Pushed Back to Late 2028
Horror fans anticipating an earlier return to the franchise will have to exercise patience. Paramount shifted the release date for Paranormal Activity 8, which was initially locked in for May 21, 2027. The project has been delayed by five months, landing it on October 22, 2028—just two days after the G.I. Joe reboot hits theaters.
The delay disrupts plans for audiences eager to revisit Katie and Micah’s house nearly two decades after the phenomenon began. Ian Tuason of Undertone is directing the feature. Original franchise director Oren Peli, James Wan, and Jason Blum are attached as producers to help guide the next installment.
Production Teams and Found-Footage Ambitions
| Project | Director | Original Date | New Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Joe Reboot | Danny McBride | Not Announced | October 20, 2028 |
| Paranormal Activity 8 | Ian Tuason | May 21, 2027 | October 22, 2028 |
Tuason approaches the franchise with specific goals for the horror genre.
With both films now set for late 2028, Paramount has scheduled theatrical releases for October.
