The long-running crime series Murder, She Wrote is getting its own modern-day reboot. Although the show might fall slightly outside of my generation, it’s a classic for the ’80s and ’90s kids out there. What’s not to love about a charismatic writer/detective who uncovers crime in the murder capital of the country? Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight over the summer that she would star in the upcoming project. Now, Universal Pictures reveals when the film hits the silver screen. Murder, She Wrote opens in theaters on December 22, 2027.
Curtis steps into the shoes of tenacious crime writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher. The character is famously played by Angela Lansbury in the original series, which ran from 1984 to 1996. Universal Pictures picks up the big screen reboot, with Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore at the wheel. There aren’t many details out yet about what the story will be like, but I’m sure little nuggets will follow soon.
Curtis dropped the news of her involvement last July during a red carpet interview for Freakier Friday. “We’re a minute away. But very excited. Very excited,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “But I’m tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple other things to hustle and then I’ll get to enjoy that work.”
We are a minute away, indeed. The slated release date for the project is still more than a year away. With the holidays being one of the busiest times for moviegoers, that usually means steep competition. As of now, Murder, She Wrote will open alongside Sony’s animated film Buds and three days before Nancy Meyers’ untitled romantic comedy. The film also competes with blockbusters such as Avengers: Secret Wars and The Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum, both of which also hit theaters in December 2027.
Moore brings Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller on board to produce the reboot for the beloved crime drama. Pascal, Lord, and Miller most recently collaborated on Project Hail Mary, a spectacular film that’s currently dominating theaters everywhere. Curtis definitely fits the bill for a top-notch sleuth, and we can wait to see more.
Once again, Murder, She Wrote opens in theaters on December 22, 2027.