Summary
- Universal Pictures is officially moving forward with an IMAX-shot period reboot of the iconic crime franchise
- Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are confirmed to star as the legendary detective duo Tubbs and Crockett
- Helmed by Joseph Kosinski, the action drama is aiming for a global theatrical release in the summer of 2027
Universal Pictures has officially greenlit Miami Vice ‘85, securing Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as the franchise’s new leading men. Confirmed via Deadline, the highly anticipated cinematic reboot will bring the legendary detective duo of Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and James “Sonny” Crockett back to the big screen, directly exploring the high-stakes glamour and deep-seated corruption of mid-80s Miami.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the filmmaker behind Top Gun: Maverick and F1, Miami Vice ‘85 intentionally returns the beloved property to its stylistic roots. Drawing direct inspiration from the 1984 pilot episode and the first season of the landmark television series, the script is penned by Dan Gilroy, with original series co-creator Michael Mann attached as an executive producer.
Unlike Mann’s modern-day 2006 cinematic adaptation, Kosinski’s ambitious iteration operates as a dedicated period piece. Jordan steps into the iconic role of Tubbs, while Butler takes on the mantle of Crockett. With production anticipated to kick off this summer, the studio is committing heavily to the visual execution, setting up the neon-soaked action thriller to be shot entirely for IMAX theaters.
Miami Vice ‘85 hits theaters worldwide on August 6, 2027. Stay tuned for an official trailer.
