Two of the Best 80s Movies Are Getting Reboots by StudioCanal

StudioCanal announced early-stage reimaginings of John Carpenter’s Escape From New York and Joe Dante’s The Howling at CinemaCon.

No cast or plot details have been revealed yet, indicating both projects are still in the very early phases.

The move highlights Hollywood’s ongoing push to turn influential 1980s cult films into new franchise opportunities.

The announcement renews attention on two genre classics and on StudioCanal’s reboot strategy.