- Primary Subject: The official announcement of Universal Pictures’ Miami Vice movie reboot
- Key Update: Universal has officially confirmed the lead cast and finalized the production title for the long-gestating reboot.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 23, 2026
- Quick Answer: Universal’s Miami Vice '85 reboot stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, is directed by Joseph Kosinski, and hits theaters/IMAX on August 6, 2027.
The new movie reboot of Miami Vice is officially moving forward as Universal Pictures has finally scheduled a release date for next year and closed a deal with the two stars.
For the last few years, a new Miami Vice movie adaptation has been in the works that would reboot the franchise with new leads. As fans know, it started with a hit TV series in the 1980s, and then it was adapted into a 2006 movie starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell. Now, the Miami Vice fever is back with a new adaptation.
Here's what you should expect in this new version.
What to Expect in Miami Vice Reboot
Universal Pictures announced that the new Miami Vice movie reboot will be titled "Miami Vice '85." Joseph Kosinski is directing the film, with a planned release date on August 6, 2027.
So far, the plot details regarding the movie are still under wraps. However, based on the title, it looks like it will retain the 1980s setting of the original TV series.
The logline suggested that the movie will explore "the glamour and corruption of mid-80’s Miami" and is "inspired by the pilot episode and first season of the landmark television series that influenced culture and set the style of everything from fashion to filmmaking."
Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan and Oscar nominee Austin Butler are officially set to star in the movie, with Jordan taking on the role of Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, while Butler will be playing James “Sonny” Crockett.
It's been rumored for months that Jordan and Butler were being eyed to play the lead roles. Now, we finally have the confirmation that they are indeed starring in this adaptation.
For now, stay tuned for more details regarding the project in the coming months.
The History of Miami Vice
The original Miami Vice series follows undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs as they infiltrate and combat the drug trade and other criminal elements in South Florida.
It became a massive hit in the 1980s and lasted five seasons. It also turned into a pop culture phenomenon as it inspired people to dress similarly to Crockett and Tubbs. It is still considered to be one of the most influential TV shows of all time.
The 2006 movie saw Crockett and Tubbs deal with their respective personal and professional lives becoming dangerously intertwined. Michael Mann directed the adaptation. However, it didn't become a major box office success, but gained a cult following in the years after.
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