Captain Planet movie production status is currently Development
October 19, 2016 • 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.
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Plot: What's the story about?
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.
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Who stars in Captain Planet: Cast List
No cast available.
Who's making Captain Planet: Crew List
A look at the Captain Planet behind-the-scenes crew and production team.
Director
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Screenwriters
Producers
Leonardo DiCaprioJennifer Davisson Killoran
Glen Powell
Companies
Production Company
Angry Films (Former)
Cartoon Network (Former)
Sony Pictures (Former)
The Mark Gordon Company (Former)
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Production: What we know about 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.
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Paramount and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions are in talks to acquire the rights. Last announced in July 2013.
- 2013 - July: The film was set to Announced status.
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.
- 2011 - July: The film was set to Announced status.
Captain Planet Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Captain Planet is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including Popeye, The Rosie Project and Shrek 5.