Lazy Hollywood: This week’s remakes and reboots news

Original ideas remain in short supply as Hollywood keeps feeding the remake machine. Every week brings fresh announcements about beloved properties getting a second look, and the pattern shows no sign of slowing. Here is the updated snapshot of where those projects stand now.

Gender-swapped Dirty Rotten Scoundrels remake gets title and release date

Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect) announced on Twitter the release date and new title of her upcoming gender-swapped Dirty Rotten Scoundrels remake. The Hustle will be released on June 29, 2018 and will star Wilson alongside Anne Hathaway (Colossal). From a script by recently announced Black Widow scribe Jac Schaeffer, the actors will reportedly play con artists from differing social backgrounds who team up to swindle a naive tech genius. Directed by Chris Addison, the movie sounds pretty much the same as the 1988 original starring Michael Caine (The Quiet American) and Steve Martin (The Jerk) as the iconic grifters.

The Hustle sequel rumors surface in 2026

Years after the first film hit theaters, online chatter has revived interest in another chapter. A May 2026 social media post teased The Hustle 2: Double Deception, hinting at a reunion for Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson with newcomer Jodie Comer added to the mix. The post framed the follow-up as an extension of the original con-artist story rather than a full reinvention. Industry watchers noted the timing, with awards season chatter and streaming deal cycles often prompting studios to test sequel interest through informal leaks. Nothing has been green-lit, yet the rumor cycle keeps the property visible without requiring new production spending.

Black Panther’s Winston Duke to make a Bad Boys reboot

According to The Deadline Podcast, Winston Duke wants to star in a Bad Boys reboot alongside his Black Panther co-star Daniel Kaluuya. Considering how critics have been praising Duke’s performance as M’Baku in the Marvel superhero blockbuster and the fact that Kaluuya is now an Oscar nominee (and potential winner) for his astounding performance in Get Out, the pitch doesn’t sound too far-fetched. Could it happen? Absolutely. Would it make a ton of money? Most definitely. Will Michael Bay let anyone else besides himself take on the project? Probably not. But that’s not to say it won’t happen. Watch this space film fans because this wish stands a strong chance of coming into fruition.

Streaming returns keep classic series alive

Full seasons of Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal landed back on Netflix US in July 2026, giving longtime fans an easy re-entry point without any new episodes. The three-season run originally aired on NBC before moving to streaming, and its return demonstrates how platforms can revive catalog titles to fill scheduling gaps. Viewers who missed the show during its first cycle now have straightforward access, while the original cast and creative team remain untouched. The move also underscores a broader industry habit: when fresh material stalls, older prestige series often fill the void and generate fresh discussion.

Netflix’s remake of Lost in Space gets premiere date and first look

If you’ve been curious about what Netflix’s upcoming Lost in Space remake will look like and when the hell it’s going to find its way to our screens, then you’re in luck. The streaming platform published some first images and a trailer, while announcing the new iteration of Irwin Allen’s 1965 cult TV classic will premiere on April 13. Showing cast members Parker Posey (Superman Returns), Ignacio Serricchio (The Wedding Ringer), Mina Sundwall (Maggie’s Plan), Max Jenkins (Those People), Molly Parker (The Wicker Man), Taylor Russell (Before I Fall), and Toby Stephens (The Machine) in various states of concern, the first-look images don’t exactly give much away about the plot. The trailer, on the other hand, really hits home the idea that Earth has become enough of an untenable hell hole that the family has no option other than to jump into a spacecraft and get the F out of there.

Lost in Space reboot concludes after three seasons

The Netflix series wrapped after its third season on December 1, 2021, delivering a planned finale across twenty-eight episodes. The limited run gave the story room to resolve the Robinson family arc without stretching into indefinite seasons. Production leaned on practical sets and location work in Vancouver and Iceland, balancing the original series’ pulp energy with updated visual effects. Viewers who followed the show from its 2018 debut saw a clear through-line from the first-look trailer to the final mission, a rarity in an era when many reboots linger without closure.

Hannibal reboot to find fresh life on Netflix?

Despite airing its final episode only three years ago, Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal is bordering on reboot territory. Rumors claim the show is veering towards a Netflix return, rather than its original network, ABC. Editor of Bloody Disgusting John Squires posited the idea on Twitter. After Fuller asked Netflix for a gif of Parker in Lost in Space, the streaming giant replied with a cryptic message: “All good things come to those who wait.” The line was accompanied by a screenshot of Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) from the show and a message stating, “I love your work.” “Until someone tells me otherwise, this is totally 100% Bryan Fuller and Netflix teasing that Hannibal is returning as a Netflix series,” Squires enthused. The next day he added, “I realize I jumped to a wild conclusion here, and was only being half-serious, but if I was a betting man, I’d bet on Netflix bringing Hannibal back to life. Maybe even an announcement this year. That’s my prediction.” We live in hope!

Muppets special tests revival format on Disney+

A February 4, 2026 event special served as a backdoor pilot for a potential new Muppets series on Disney+. Produced by Seth Rogen and Point Grey Pictures, the one-off featured Sabrina Carpenter as a guest star and was directed by Alex Timbers. The special aired simultaneously on Disney+ and ABC, giving the property a wide initial audience while testing whether a full series order would follow. The measured rollout reflects current studio caution: rather than committing to multiple episodes upfront, networks now often gauge response to a single showcase before green-lighting longer commitments.

Disney planning another Muppets reboot for unnamed streaming service

The search for a new writer and fresh take on The Muppets is underway, as Disney are reportedly moving forward with their reboot of the property. Hopefully it’ll be far better than their attempt to bring Kermit & Miss Piggy to the small screen with their critically derided ABC comedy which was pulled after one disastrous season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the reboot is said to be for Disney’s unnamed streaming service – fantastic news if you aren’t already sick to the eyeballs of seeing all your favorite shows and movies redone ad nauseum.

Across these updates, the pattern stays consistent. Studios revisit proven titles when original development feels risky, yet audience appetite still rewards fresh spins on familiar stories. The Hustle sequel chatter, the Muppets backdoor pilot, and the Hannibal streaming return all show how properties cycle through announcement, release, and catalog life without ever fully disappearing. For viewers, the result is a steady supply of recognizable names and faces, even when the underlying material stretches thin.