Likely another live-action movie, rather than animated like the
original TV series, but the details aren't yet known.


Wicked Producer & Sony Reviving Beloved Comedy Movie
After Lengthy Rights Battle
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A cult musical comedy movie is being revived by Wicked producer
Marc Platt and Sony Pictures. This early-2000s film was
originally adapted from a popular Archie Comics series.

What beloved comedy movie are Marc Platt and Sony reviving?
The musical comedy movie Josie and the Pussycats, which was
initially released in 2001, will be remade by Marc Platt and
Sony Pictures, according to a recent report by insider Jeff
Sneider.

A new Josie and the Pussycats movie is reportedly in development,
thanks to Platt and Sony's efforts, who acquired the rights for
the original, following a long battle with Archie Comics. Now,
it's revealed that the Wicked producer and Sony managed to close
a successful deal with Archie Comics boss Jon Goldwater.

It has come to light that it was Sony's Maia Eyre who had been
working to acquire the rights for Josie and the Pussycats.
However, the deal happened only after Platt came into the picture
as Archie Comics boss Goldwater wanted him to be part of the
reboot movie. This likely reflects Platt's recent success as a
producer on the Wicked films.

The first film, released in 2024, went on to make over
$750 million at the global box office while its sequel, Wicked:
For Good, released last year, earned more than $540 million
worldwide. Combined, both the movies made over $1 billion.

Interestingly, Platt was also involved in the original Josie and
the Pussycats comedy movie. However, it failed to make an impact
at the box office. Made on a budget of $22 million, it earned
just $14 million globally and was a flop. It also didn't resonate
with critics and audience, with a poor Tomatometer score of 54%
and a Popcornmeter score of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes.

However, the comedy movie managed to earn cult status in
subsequent years. As for the reboot, there are no details
available at the moment on whether it will be a sequel or a fresh
retelling of the original.



<https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2149104-wicked-producer-sony-reviving-beloved-comedy-movie-after-lengthy-rights-battle>






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