Zack Snyder to Write and Direct Reimagining of John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’

Zack Snyder is set to write and direct a reimagining of John Carpenter’s 1981 dystopian action film, *Escape from New York*, according to multiple outlets. StudioCanal announced the project at CinemaCon in April, and subsequent reporting confirms that Snyder is developing the new movie as a writer-director. While the films’ sources agree that the remake/reimagination is moving forward, they also note that key creative details—especially the plot and story specifics—have not been released publicly.

Production is tied to StudioCanal and The Picture Company. Deadline reports that Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman are producing through The Picture Company, with the project described as a “hot package” being presented to studios and streamers. Other coverage likewise frames the effort as an active remake/reimagination of Carpenter’s cult classic, with Snyder attached in the creative lead role. No release date or casting information is mentioned in the provided reports.