RoboCop Returns

RoboCop Returns
Writers	Justin Rhodes Edward Neumeier Michael Miner
Producers	Edward Neumeier Michael Miner
Distributor	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

RoboCop Returns is an announced film, intended to be a direct sequel to RoboCop (1987).

Production

In January 2018, it was reported that a film was being written by Edward Neumeier, intended to be a sequel to the 1987 film, ignoring the subsequent films in the franchise.

In July, it was reported that Neill Blomkamp was attached to direct RoboCop Returns, with Justin Rhodes rewriting a script originally penned by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, who are to serve as producers.

In November, it was reported that Peter Weller was not interested in reprising the titular role. However, the following April, Weller disclosed that he was in talks to be in the film, stating, "If the money is right, I’ll do anything with RoboCop."

In August, Blomkamp announced he had stepped down from the film. In November, it was announced that Blomkamp had been replaced by Abe Forsythe.

In April 2023, it was reported that a RoboCop film and television series are in development at Amazon Studios, with the latter apparently being prioritized. It is unknown if either of these projects has any connection to RoboCop Returns, which was in development at MGM prior to Amazon's purchase of the studio.

In October 2023, Abe Forsythe told UPI that he worked on the film for a year and a half and intended to have Peter Weller reprise the title role. However, he stated his version of RoboCop Returns was not moving forward due to "an element in the script which will stop it from ever seeing the light of day."