Key Insights

• Film Delay: Universal Pictures has postponed the release of Murder, She Wrote.
• Storyline: The film is expected to follow the original plot of a mystery novelist solving murders.
• New Release Date: The film is now scheduled for release on February 4, 2028.
• Competition: The delay may be due to competition with major films like Avengers: Secret Wars.

Universal Pictures has postponed its upcoming film, Murder, She Wrote, starring Jamie Lee Curtis.

Specific story details for the new Murder, She Wrote movie have not yet been disclosed. However, it is likely safe to assume that it would have the same storyline as the source material. The original Murder, She Wrote followed Curtis’ character, a writer with a knack for solving murders. Fletcher constantly found herself somehow getting dragged into complex investigations, uncovering the truth faster than the authorities involved.

The reboot was initially supposed to be released in theaters from December 22, 2027, to February 4, 2028. While the studio hasn’t provided an official explanation, rumors are swirling about the potential reasons behind the delay. Many have speculated that this was because Universal didn’t want Murder, She Wrote to compete with several major films that would be released within that time frame. Highly anticipated movies from some of the biggest franchises, such as Avengers: Secret Wars and The Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum, will also be coming out in December. They are both projected to dominate the box office.

Curtis takes on the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote, a mystery novelist who was originally portrayed by Angela Lansbury in the television series of the same name. While details about the film’s storyline remain shrouded in mystery, the original show followed Fletcher as she solved crimes in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine.

The reboot is being directed by Jason Moore, known for his work on Pitch Perfect, with a script written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. Producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who worked on Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling, are also attached to the project, continuing their partnership with Universal.

The film is based on the original Murder, She Wrote TV series created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, and William Link. The story follows Fletcher, a successful mystery novelist who finds herself solving homicide cases. Many of these investigations occur in her hometown. However, she does travel to other parts of the country and even overseas to solve crimes. The show also starred Tom Bosley, William Windom, and Ron Masak.

Lansbury’s performance in Murder, She Wrote, was critically acclaimed during the show’s run. She received ten Golden Globe nominations in total, winning four times, and was also up for 12 Emmys, setting the record for having the most Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nominations.

<em>Murder, She Wrote </em>will now be released in theaters on February 4, 2028.