RoboCop is back with a new movie and series on Prime Video

Max (formerly HBO Max) isn’t the only platform that claims to rely on nostalgia to boost its following. In accordance with Deadline, Amazon Prime Video greenlights new movie and series ‌Robocopsci-fi franchise that became successful in the nineties.

We must remember what is right Robocop they became the property of Amazon after the company shelled out $8.5 billion for MGM. From that point on, the return of the Detroit cop was entirely up to Amazon. Their plan, of course, is to take advantage of the huge portfolio of intellectual property they paid so much money for.

However, the company is aware that they need to be very careful when managing their future production. Because? One wrong step, a project that is not getting the attention it deserves, can cause your franchises to lose value in the eyes of the public. In the world of film and television, it takes a lot to bounce back from failure.

Deadline mentions that Amazon has been slow to release new films and series based on MGM franchises, including Robocop. This is because its goal is to respect the legacy of the film company by promoting quality projects.

According to the aforementioned media, the Amazon Prime Video plan is expected to be first issue of the series Robocop. Therefore, the new film was supposed to come out after some time. Unfortunately, both projects are at a very early stage of development, so don’t expect to see them anytime soon. In fact, you may have to endure a few years.

Undoubtedly return Robocop This will be the litmus test for Amazon.. The reality is that the franchise is a far cry from what it was over 20 years ago. His 2014 relaunch attempt fell short of expectations, despite the high expectations it initially raised. However, it proved to be profitable, grossing $242 million at the international box office.

In early 2022, there were rumors that Chris Evansknown worldwide as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will give life to Alex Murphy in another movie. reload from Robocop. However, it is currently unclear if Amazon is actually considering the aforementioned actor for their new project. Of course, over time we will learn more details.