G.I. Joe is a series of military science fiction action movies based on the Hasbro G.I. Joe toy, comic, and media franchises. The first film was in production in 2003, but Hasbro advised adapting the Transformers because the United States’ invasion of Iraq took place in March 2003.
In 2009, the first film was released, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. A second film, G.I. Joe: Retaliation was released in 2013. A third film, centered on Snake Eyes titled Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, was released in 2021, It is now confirmed that a fourth film, G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant, is in production.
A crossover film with the Transformers film series, is also being developed.
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All G.I. Joe Movies in Order – As Per Release Dates
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
- Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)
Will There Be Any More G.I. Joe Films in the Future?
The new movie in this series will be G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant. This film is currently under production.
The sequel was intended to be released on March 27, 2020, until Snake Eyes reclaimed the spot and was given that date. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Snake Eyes’ planned to release on October 23, 2020, was postponed, also delaying Ever Vigilant development. In May 2021, Lorenzo di Bonaventura revealed that there are several scripts for the sequel in development.
Rating All G.I. Joe Movies and Where to Watch them?
Movie | IMDb | RT |
---|---|---|
G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra (2009) | 5.7 | 33% |
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) | 5.7 | 29% |
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) | 5.3 | 35% |
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
- Director: Stephen Sommers
- Runtime: 1h 58m
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is the first film in the G.I. Joe series, and was released in 2009. It is based on the Hasbro toyline, comic, and media franchise of the same name. The film follows a team of elite soldiers known as G.I. Joe as they fight against the terrorist organization Cobra.
G.I. Joe is based on Hasbro’s beloved action figures, which are known for their realistic play patterns and incredible action features! G.I. Joe is the most combat-ready figure that is taking part in a thrilling action-adventure game of good versus evil!
The G.I. Joe team, equipped with the most cutting-edge technology and weapons, travels all over the world in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, from the Egyptian desert to polar ice caps in a high-stakes hunt for Cobra, an international organization that is threatening to use technological progress to bring the entire world to the verge of destruction.
The film was directed by Stephen Sommers and stars Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Sienna Miller, and Marlon Wayans. It was generally poorly received by critics, but was a commercial success, grossing $302 million worldwide.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
- Director: Jon M. Chu
- Runtime: 1h 50m
G.I. Joe: Retaliation is the sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and was released in 2013. It is based on the Hasbro toyline, comic, and media franchise of the same name. The film follows the G.I. Joe team as they battle Cobra Commander and his forces.
Cobra’s Joes must still pretend to be the president of the United States in Cobra co-operative Zartan, and the terrorist organization can accuse Cobra’s Joes as traitors and even have them eliminated by an airstrike.
Cobra Commander takes control of the world’s most powerful leaders and gains access to their most advanced weapons. The remaining Joes devise a strategy with the original G.I. Joe General Joseph Colton, as well as the original G.I. Joe General Joseph Colton, to topple Cobra Commander and his allies in a bid for supremacy.
The film was directed by Jon M. Chu, and stars Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was better received than its predecessor and grossed $375 million worldwide.
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)
- Director: Robert Schwentke
- Runtime: 1h 57m
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins is the third film in the G.I. Joe series, and was released in 2021. It is based on the Hasbro toyline, comic, and media franchise of the same name. The film follows Snake Eyes, a ninja warrior who is part of the G.I. Joe team, as he battles the terrorist organization Cobra.
In this action-packed, exciting, and thrilling adventure based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe characters, find out the origins of Snake eyes (Henry Golding), the legendary G.I. JOE superhero, in this action-packed exciting, thrilling adventure (Celine Fernandez)
After bringing their heir apparent, Storm Shadow (Andrew Koji), Snake Eyes joins the struggle to destroy Cobra. After pushing him to the brink, Snake eyes will emerge as the ultimate fighter. His honesty and devotion to his family will be put to the test when he reveals his darkest secrets, even if it means losing everything he’s given up for.
The film was directed by Robert Schwentke, and stars Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Úrsula Corberó, and Iko Uwais. It was generally well-received by critics and grossed $155 million worldwide.
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