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The Mummy (2017)
Main article: The Mummy (2017 film)
A Navy SEAL and his team hunt terrorists in the Iraqi desert, but inadvertently set events in motion that would tie him to the mummy of the Assyrian king, Ashurbanipal.
In 2012, Universal announced plans to reboot The Mummy. Jon Spaihts would write The Mummy reboot, and Sean Daniel, who produced the previous three Mummy films, would return as producer.In December, it was stated that The Mummy would be a new take on the mythology, returning to its roots as a horror film, and set in the present day. On February 14, 2013, Universal set The Hunger Games' writer Billy Ray to write a competitive draft for The Mummy reboot against Spaihts written script. Len Wiseman was announced as The Mummy's director on September 24, 2012, but left the project in July 2013 due to schedule conflicts. In September, it was reported that Mama's director Andrés Muschietti was in talks to direct the film. However, he dropped out in May 2014, due to creative differences. On November 27, 2013, Universal set the film for an April 22, 2016 release. In April 2015, the studio announced that the Mummy reboot has been delayed for March 24, 2017 Alex Kurtzman was set to direct the film by the end of the month. The next day, the film's release date was pushed back to June 24, 2016, when Universal announced the April 22 for its new film The Huntsman: Winter's War.
In November 2015, Variety reported that Tom Cruise is talks to star in the Mummy reboot. In December 2015, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Sofia Boutella is in talks for the female lead role in the Mummy reboot. In January 2016, it was announced that Cruise and Boutella will star in The Mummy reboot with a June 9, 2017 release date. Annabelle Wallis will appear in the film, as confirmed through set photos. In March 2016, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reported that Jake Johnson is in talks for a role of as a member of the military.Between March 14 and April 15, Marwan Kenzari and Courtney B. Vance were also cast for unspecified roles.
The film began production in April 2016 located in Oxford, England.
On May 2016, Universal announced that Russell Crowe in talks to portray the roles of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Untitled Wolf Man film (2018)
In November 2014, Universal hired Aaron Guzikowski to write the shared universe's reboot of The Wolf Man and its 2010 version. In December 2015, the film was announced to be released for March 30, 2018,but in February 2016, it has been delayed once again for April 13, 2018.
Untitled Van Helsing film
On May 1, 2012, Universal signed on with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman a two-year deal, which includes producing a reboot of Van Helsing, which would star Tom Cruise, through their K/O Paper Products banner.In November 2015, Variety reported that Jon Spaihts and Eric Heisserer will write the Van Helsing reboot, but Cruise left the film.
Untitled Creature from the Black Lagoon film
In August 2015, a new remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon was announced, with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 writer Jeff Pinker being hired to write the film and actress Scarlett Johansson being offered to portray the lead role.
Untitled Bride of Frankenstein film
In November 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the studio are looking at Angelina Jolie for the main role in the reboot of Bride of Frankenstein. In December 2015, Variety reported that David Koepp will write the Bride of Frankenstein remake.
Untitled Invisible Man film
In February 2016, it was announced that Johnny Depp will star in The Invisible Man reboot with Ed Solomon writing the film's script