Captain Planet Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 19, 2016

Captain Planet

To Be Announced (TBA)

Screenwriter: Jono Matt • Glen Powell

N/A Action N/A

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Paramount and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions are in talks to acquire the rights. Last announced in July 2013.

October 19, 2016

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Five teens from around the world -- North America, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and South America -- are given powers by Gaia, the earth spirit, in order to protect the planet from the devastation of polluters. When their powers are not enough, the teens combine to summon a superhero named Captain Planet.

Action Adventure Based on TV Superhero

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Will you see Captain Planet?

91% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

9% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Captain Planet – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making Captain Planet – Crew List

Director: —
Screenwriters: Jono Matt
Glen Powell
Producers: Leonardo DiCaprio
Jennifer Davisson Killoran
Glen Powell

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Appian Way Productions

Production – What we know about the Captain Planet

Key Facts

Sources tell Hollywood Reporter (10/18/16) the story takes place years after the adventures of the show with Captain Planet now a washed-up has-been who needs the kids more than they need him.
Based on the animated series "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" which was created by Ted Turner and Robert Larkin III. The TV show aired from September 1990 to December 1992.
This will be a live action film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2016

Development

Changed Captain Planet movie production status. Paramount and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions are in talks to acquire the rights. Last announced in July 2013.

Jul 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Sony Pictures has picked up rights to the 1990s animated environmental series, "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," which was created by Ted Turner and Robert Larkin III. Last announced in July 2011.

Jul 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Language: English

Captain Planet Trailers and Clips

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Captain Planet Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Captain Planet is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9702 9,702 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Soulm8te and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

The estimated home release date for Captain Planet is currently being determined. Stay tuned!