The Return of the Rocketeer

The Return of the Rocketeer is an upcoming superhero film based on then the comic book character, the Rocketeer created by Dave Stevens, and a reboot of the 1991 film, The Rocketeer. Written by Ed Ricourt, the film is set to release on Disney+.
==Production==
While developing The Rocketeer, screenwriters Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo, as well as The Rocketeer's creator Dave Stevens, saw the film as the first entry in a trilogy, while Disney hoped the film to start on a franchise in a similar vein to the Indiana Jones franchise. Star Billy Campbell was set to reprise his role as Cliff Secord in two sequels, while Jennifer Connelly was set to reprise her role as Jenny Blake in one sequel. However, plans for any sequel were halted after the film became a financial disappointment and, according to Stevens, tense relationships between director Joe Johnston and Disney.
On August 3, 2012, it was reported that a remake of The Rocketeer was in development at Disney.Exclusive: Disney’s The Rocketeer Being Reloaded
On February 8, 2020, Azia Squire was revealed to have written a new draft for the film, while J. D. Dillard expressed interest in directing the film. It was announced to be in development for Disney+.‘Sleight’ Director Wants To Make A Sequel/Reboot To ‘The Rocketeer’
It was announced in August 2021 that Disney+ had restarted development of a rebooted film based on the character. Ed Ricourt was hired to write the screenplay while husband and wife duo David and Jessica Oyelowo were set as a producers alongside Taylor as part of a producing deal between their company, Yoruba Saxon, and Disney. David is also being considered to star in the title role.‘The Rocketeer’ Making A Comeback On Disney+ With David Oyelowo Producing & Circling To Star; Ed Ricourt Penning
In November 2022, Dillard dropped out as director.‘Devotion’ Filmmaker J.D. Dillard No Longer Developing ‘Star Wars’ Movie for Lucasfilm (Exclusive)
==References==
Category:Remakes
Category:Films based on comics
Category:Live-action films
Category:The Rocketeer
Category:Disney+ Originals