Trending Now - Zack Snyder Set to Reimagine John Carpenter's 'escape From New York

WHO:

Deadline - Zack Snyder is set to write and direct the reimagining of "Escape from New York."

The Hollywood Reporter - Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman from The Picture Company will produce the film.

The Hollywood Reporter - John Carpenter is involved as an executive producer and controls the underlying rights to the property.

WHAT:

Deadline - The plot details of the new film remain under wraps.

The Hollywood Reporter - The project will be taken out to market in the coming weeks and is intended for theatrical release.

The Hollywood Reporter - Snyder aims to create a more down and dirty movie using practical effects, contrasting with his previous slick superhero films.

WHERE:

The Hollywood Reporter - The Picture Company is currently in production in Los Angeles on another project titled "Tyrant."

WHEN:

The Hollywood Reporter - The film is being developed after years of attempts to mount a redo of "Escape from New York."

WHY:

The Hollywood Reporter - StudioCanal has made "Escape from New York" a priority as part of their strategy to establish themselves as a franchise player.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - Snyder will produce the film alongside his partners Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller from Stone Quarry production company.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 20:26 UTC)

Zack Snyder is set to write and direct a reimagining of "Escape from New York," with Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman from The Picture Company producing, while John Carpenter serves as an executive producer and controls the underlying rights. Although plot details are currently under wraps, the project is expected to hit the market soon and aims for a theatrical release, with Snyder planning to use practical effects for a grittier feel compared to his previous superhero films. StudioCanal is prioritizing this project as part of their strategy to establish themselves as a franchise player, and Snyder will also produce alongside his partners from Stone Quarry.