Popeye Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 22, 2016

Popeye

Theaters

Screenwriter: Mike Jones • Jay Scherick • David Ronn • T.J. Fixman

N/A Adventure N/A

63% WILL SEE 37% WON'T SEE

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Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. T.J. Fixman will rewrite the script.

January 22, 2016

Update status

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: The logline is being kept under wraps, but Popeye's love interest Olive Oyl, nemesis Bluto and adopted child Swee'Pea will be part of the adventure. Producer Avi Arad says the new version will cover the themes of friendship, love, greed and life and focus on human strengths and human frailties.

Adventure Family 3D Animation Based on TV Remake

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Will you see Popeye?

63% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

37% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Popeye.

No cast details available.

Crew Behind the Film

The Popeye behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Mike Jones last wrote Soul (re-release) and Pool Boy.

Director: —
Screenwriters: Mike Jones
Jay Scherick
David Ronn
Producers: Ari Arad
Avi Arad

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: King Features; Sony Pictures Animation

Production Details

What we know about the Popeye movie production.

Key Facts

Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye first appeared in the already established "Thimble Theater" comicstrip in 1929. Introduced as a walk-on character, Popeye eventually became the strip's star. The spinach-loving hero, who spawned the longest-running series of talking animated shorts, is considered a merchandising gold mine, with Popeye toys, books, puzzles, and games.

Production Updates for Popeye

Jan 2016

Development

Changed Popeye movie production status. T.J. Fixman will rewrite the script.

Mar 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Director Genndy Tartakovsky has left the project.

May 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Popeye movie trailers and clips.

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Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

Popeye is coming out to nationwide movie theaters on To Be Announced (TBA) There are 9,428 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sesame Street, Star Trek Sequel and The Rosie Project.