G.I.Joe: Ever Vigilant

G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant (TBA)[edit]
Starting in April 2013, reports surfaced that there will be a third G.I. Joe film,[41] and that it would potentially be in 3D.[42][43] The studio initially announced that Chu would return to direct the third film,[44] though the filmmaker would leave the project in favor of directing Jem and the Holograms for the studio instead. Producer, di Bonaventura, stated that he hoped Johnson and Willis would return, and that they plan to add a third important role.[45] By September of the same year, Evan Daugherty was hired to act as screenwriter on the project.[1]Chu told MTV that Tatum may return to the series, reprising his role as Duke.[46] Originally scheduled for a 2016 release date,[47][48] the film was delayed as di Bonaventura, revealed that the studio was in search of a new director.[49] By July 2014, Variety reported that Jonathan Lemkin signed on as writer for the film, with a plot that will focus on Roadblock, while Johnson would return as star.[50] The film will reportedly feature a character who originated in the M.A.S.K. television series Matt Trakker. Also the villainous twins Tomax Paoli and Xamot Paoli.[51] In April 2015, the studio reportedly hired D. J. Caruso as director, and Aaron Berg to work on the script.[52] In May 2017, Dwayne Johnson stated that if the opportunity arises he would appear in any future G.I. Joe film, and that he hopes to be a part of the franchise expansion as well.[53]

In May 2018, That Hashtag Show exclusively reported that the film will be titled G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant, with Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec signed on as co-screenwriters. The studio is reportedly pursuing Johnson to reprise his role for the third film, to lead a new team of Joes. The team is said to feature Dania Janack, Dr. Adele Burkhart, Wild Bill, Barbecue, General Flagg, Doc and Keel-Haul. The main antagonists will be Tomax and Xamot, who seek to launch a dark matter WMD that will turn their targets to dust. The movie will also feature a smaller role for Cobra Commander.[54] The film was scheduled to be released on March 27, 2020 before being replaced by the Snake Eyes film.[55]