Taika Waititi to Direct New Judge Dredd Movie

Taika Waititi is set to direct a new Judge Dredd movie, with Drew Pearce, known for The Fall Guy and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, writing the script. The film will draw heavily from the original British comic books, emphasizing world-building, dark humor, and social relevance, and is intended to launch a broader Dredd universe across film and television. Producers include Chris and Jason Kingsley of Rebellion Developments, Roy Lee, and others, with the project currently being shopped around Hollywood and no studio or cast attached yet. Waititi and Pearce, both longtime fans of Judge Dredd, have been seeking a collaboration for years, hoping this film serves as a foundation for further expansions. This adaptation aims to remain more faithful to the comics than previous versions, including the 1995 Stallone film and the 2012 Karl Urban reboot. The movie is being positioned as a timely, comedic, and socially relevant sci-fi blockbuster.