AceShowbiz - Escape From New York is set for a reboot, with StudioCanal announcing the project during CinemaCon, the annual trade event for the exhibition industry held in Las Vegas.

The original Escape From New York, directed by John Carpenter, starred Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, a former special forces operative turned federal prisoner. In the film, Plissken is offered a pardon if he can rescue the President of the United States after the President is taken hostage within a dystopian Manhattan turned maximum security prison.

StudioCanal revealed no additional information regarding the cast, crew, or storyline for the reboot. Alongside this announcement, the production company also confirmed that Paddington 4 is in development, continuing the beloved family film series about the charming bear from Peru.

The news came as part of several updates shared at CinemaCon, highlighting StudioCanal’s upcoming slate of projects aimed at diverse audiences. Fans of both franchises can anticipate further announcements as production plans advance.

This development follows a period of renewed interest in theatrical releases, with movie theaters experiencing a box office resurgence this spring, as noted by industry observers. Whether these new films will contribute to sustaining this momentum remains to be seen.