Universal Monsters (2014 film series)

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The Universal Monsters series is a shared fictional universe that is the setting of various action adventure horror films that incorporates rebooted versions of the original film series. The films are being developed and distributed by Universal Studios, and are currently in various stages of development.

In October 2013, Roberto Orci spoke to IGN, hinting that both The Mummy and Van Helsing reboots will have a shared universe.[1] New developments were made in July 2014, when Universal announced that they had tapped Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan to develop all classic movie monsters which include Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Invisible Man, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Mummy.[2] In December 2014, Universal hired Jay Basu to write an undisclosed film for the shared universe.[3] Universal's chairman, in a November interview, stated that the new films would be more action-adventure based rather than horror, and would be set in a present-day setting in order to "reimagine and reintroduce them to a contemporary audience."[4] In August 2015, Alex Kurtzman announced the new film series will be a mix of horror and other fictional genres.[5]

Films

Film U.S. release date Director(s) Producer(s) Screenplay by Status
Dracula Untold October 10, 2014 Gary Shore Michael De Luca Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless Released
The Mummy June 9, 2017[citation needed] Alex Kurtzman Alex Kurtzman, Sean Daniel and Chris Morgan Jon Spaihts Filming
Untitled Wolf Man film April 13, 2018[citation needed] TBA Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan Aaron Guzikowski In development
Untitled film February 15, 2019[citation needed] TBA TBA TBA
Untitled Van Helsing film TBA TBA Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Chris Morgan Jon Spaihts and Eric Heisserer
Untitled Creature from the Black Lagoon film TBA TBA TBA Jeff Pinkner
Untitled Bride of Frankenstein film TBA TBA TBA David Koepp
Untitled Invisible Man film TBA TBA TBA Ed Solomon

Dracula Untold (2014)

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Main article: Dracula Untold

As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Țepeș / Dracula (Luke Evans) must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom.

In October 2014, the film Dracula Untold, which had begun development in 2007 as Dracula: Year Zero, was released; producer Alissa Phillips confirmed at the film's UK premiere that the film was a part of the new monsters cinematic universe. She hoped that Evans' character might have a cameo in a future The Mummy film and also spoke of a potential sequel.[6] In an interview with IGN, director Gary Shore stated "It's optional for them if they want to use it as that launching pad."[7] On October 15, THR reported that the ending scenes of the film hinted that the film Dracula Untold could be included into the monsters universe.[8]

The Mummy (2017)

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Main article: The Mummy (2017 film)

Thought safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.[9]

In 2012, Universal announced plans to reboot The Mummy. Jon Spaihts would write The Mummy reboot, and Sean Daniel, who produced the previous three Mummy films, would return as producer.[10] In December, it was stated that The Mummy would be a new take on the mythology, returning to its roots as a horror film, and set in the present day.[11] On February 14, 2013, Universal set The Hunger Games' writer Billy Ray to write a competitive draft for The Mummy reboot against Spaihts written script.[12] Len Wiseman was announced as The Mummy's director on September 24, 2012,[13] but left the project in July 2013 due to schedule conflicts.[14] In September, it was reported that Mama's director Andrés Muschietti was in talks to direct the film.[15] However, he dropped out in May 2014, due to creative differences.[16] On November 27, 2013, Universal set the film for an April 22, 2016 release.[17] In April 2015, the studio announced that the Mummy reboot has been delayed for March 24, 2017[18] Alex Kurtzman was set to direct the film by the end of the month.[19] The next day, the film's release date was pushed back to June 24, 2016, when Universal announced the April 22 for its new film The Huntsman: Winter's War.[20]

In November 2015, Variety reported that Tom Cruise is talks to star in the Mummy reboot.[21] In December 2015, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Sofia Boutella is in talks for the female lead role in the Mummy reboot.[22] In January 2016, it was announced that Cruise and Boutella will star in The Mummy reboot with a June 9, 2017 release date.[23] Annabelle Wallis will appear in the film, as confirmed through set photos. In March 2016, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reported that Jake Johnson is in talks for a role of as a member of the military.[24][25] Between March 14 and April 15, Marwan Kenzari and Courtney B. Vance were also cast for unspecified roles.[26][27][28] On May 2016, it was announced that Russell Crowe will portray Henry Jekyll.[29] The film began production in April 2016 located in Oxford, England.[30]

Untitled Wolf Man film (2018)

In November 2014, Universal hired Aaron Guzikowski to write the shared universe's reboot of The Wolf Man and its 2010 remake.[31] In December 2015, the film was announced to be released for March 30, 2018,[32][33] but in February 2016, it has been delayed once again for April 13, 2018.[34]

Untitled Van Helsing film (TBA)

On May 1, 2012, Universal signed on with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman a two-year deal, which includes producing a reboot of Van Helsing, which would star Tom Cruise, through their K/O Paper Products banner.[35] In November 2015, Variety reported that Jon Spaihts and Eric Heisserer will write the Van Helsing reboot, and that Cruise had left the film.[36]

Untitled Creature from the Black Lagoon film (TBA)

In August 2015, a new remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon was announced, with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 writer Jeff Pinkner being hired to write the film and actress Scarlett Johansson being offered to portray the lead role.[37][38]

Untitled Bride of Frankenstein film (TBA)

In November 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the studio is looking at Angelina Jolie for the main role in the reboot of Bride of Frankenstein.[39][40] In December 2015, Variety reported that David Koepp will write the Bride of Frankenstein remake.[41]

Untitled Invisible Man film (TBA)

In February 2016, it was announced that Johnny Depp will star in The Invisible Man reboot with Ed Solomon writing the film's script.[42][43]

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