Archie Live-Action Film at Universal with Lord and Miller, Tom King to Write

A live-action Archie Comics feature is moving forward at Universal Pictures, with a high-profile team attached to bring the beloved Riverdale roster to the big screen. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are set to produce, while Tom King is writing the screenplay. Emma Watts, Aditya Sood, and Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater will also produce, as the project is positioned as an event movie intended for both longtime fans and a new generation. Plot specifics remain under wraps, and no director or release date has been announced.

The Archie property has spent decades in the public imagination, beginning with its 1941 debut in Pep Comics and expanding into a global phenomenon that includes a vast catalog of characters such as Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and many others. The Archie brand has grown across formats—from newspaper strips and comic books to television adaptations and film-style projects—reaching audiences worldwide and selling billions of copies over the years. The move to a live-action feature underscores Universal’s aim to leverage the enduring appeal of Archie to launch a major new cinematic chapter for the property.