ThunderCats Movie Revival Gets New Script Draft
Director Adam Wingard shares update on live-action film, confirming project is still alive despite taking a backseat to other films like Onslaught
Director Adam Wingard has shared a promising update on the live-action ThunderCats movie, stating that the project is still alive but has taken a backseat to other films. A new draft of the script was written at the beginning of 2026, indicating that progress is being made on the film.
The ThunderCats movie was first announced in 2021 by Warner Bros. and Wingard, who is also writing the script with Simon Barrett. Wingard's passion for the project is well-documented, having written a 272-page screenplay for ThunderCats in high school.
Wingard is currently working on the movie Onslaught, which arrives in theaters on September 4. This has taken precedence over the ThunderCats project, but Wingard assures that it is not dead. The director has a history of working on big-budget films, having directed Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
## What's Next The ThunderCats movie is based on the classic '80s cartoon series, which followed a group of cat-like aliens who begin a new life on Third Earth after escaping their original planet. With a new draft of the script completed, fans of the series can remain hopeful that the live-action film will eventually come to fruition.
## Why it Matters The live-action ThunderCats movie has been in development for over five years, with Wingard's involvement being a major factor in its potential success. The film's delay has been due to Wingard's other projects taking precedence, but the fact that a new draft of the script has been written suggests that the project is still a priority for the director. As a beloved franchise, the ThunderCats movie has the potential to appeal to both old and new fans, making its eventual release highly anticipated.
The future of the ThunderCats movie remains uncertain, but with Wingard's continued involvement and the completion of a new script draft, there is still hope that the film will be made. Fans of the series will have to wait and see how the project develops, but for now, they can take comfort in knowing that it is still alive and kicking.
