The prospect of a live-action ThunderCats movie has been a topic of speculation for fans for quite some time. While fan-made concepts and rumors have fueled excitement, there have been concrete developments indicating that such a project might indeed be in the works.
In 2021, it was reported that Adam Wingard, known for directing Godzilla vs. Kong, was attached to direct a ThunderCats movie for Warner Bros. This news came with the involvement of producers Dan Lin and Roy Lee, who previously worked on Death Note. Additionally, writer David Coggeshall had penned a first draft of the script, which would undergo revisions by Wingard and Simon Barrett.
Wingard expressed his vision for the ThunderCats movie, emphasizing a desire to capture the essence of the original 1980s series. He wanted the characters to maintain their iconic appearance without delving into the live-action territory that might create visual challenges akin to the film Cats. Instead, he aimed for a “hyper-real look” that would blend elements of traditional animation with modern CGI.
Despite these promising developments, Wingard’s focus shifted to other projects, particularly the Godzilla vs. Kong franchise. However, he has provided updates indicating that progress is being made on the ThunderCats movie, with a draft of the script actively in the works.
While there’s still much to be done before the film enters production, fans can take comfort in knowing that it’s steadily moving forward. As for concrete details like casting and release dates, it’s too early to tell, but the prospect of a ThunderCats movie remains tantalizingly real.