Jim Carrey has been confirmed to star in a live-action film based on The Jetsons, giving the long-discussed adaptation a formal place on Warner Bros.
Discovery’s feature-film slate.
The studio included the project in its second-quarter 2026 shareholder letter on August 6, listing a live-action Jetsons film starring Carrey among the major titles planned for beyond 2027.
The announcement did not include a release date, production schedule or details about the rest of the cast.
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What Warner Bros. confirmed
The shareholder letter describes the movie as a live-action Jetsons project and names Jim Carrey as its star.
It places the film alongside other large Warner Bros.
Discovery properties, including a new Matrix instalment, the next Batman film and Aegon’s Conquest, a planned theatrical project set in the Game of Thrones universe.
However, the studio has not yet identified which character Carrey will play.
The actor had previously been linked to the role of George Jetson, the family patriarch, but that specific casting detail was not included in the shareholder letter.
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Discovery also has not announced a release date.
The wording “beyond 2027” indicates that audiences should not expect the film to arrive in the studio’s currently identified 2026 or 2027 theatrical windows.
Why the project is significant for Jim Carrey
The film would give Carrey another high-profile franchise role after his return to major studio comedies through the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
He has played Dr. Ivo Robotnik in the first three films and is attached to the fourth instalment, which Paramount’s corporate materials list among its 2027 releases.
Carrey’s involvement also connects The Jetsons to a broader phase of his career in which familiar characters and established properties have become a larger part of his screen work.
His earlier franchise roles include the Grinch in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as well as characters from Ace Ventura and The Mask.
For the studio, the casting places a recognisable comedy performer at the centre of a property built around exaggerated technology, family humour and a retro vision of the future.
That combination could allow the film to lean into physical comedy while updating the original concept for a modern audience.
What is known about The Jetsons
The original animated series debuted in 1962 and followed George, Jane, Judy and Elroy Jetson as they lived in a futuristic city filled with flying cars, robotic household technology and elevated urban homes.
The family dog Astro and robot maid Rosie became two of the property’s best-known supporting characters.
The original run was brief, but the series gained a longer afterlife through reruns, a 1980s revival, merchandise and a 1990 animated feature.
A live-action version has been discussed in Hollywood for years, but no previous attempt reached production as a completed feature film.
The new project therefore represents a fresh attempt to translate the cartoon’s visual style and technology-driven humour into a live-action setting.
The studio has not said whether the story will be a direct adaptation of the original family premise or a new interpretation of the property.
What happens next
The immediate next step is expected to be development work, including the screenplay, director, supporting cast and production timetable.
None of those details was provided in Warner Bros.
Discovery’s formal update.
There is also no indication yet of when filming will begin.
Projects listed for release beyond 2027 can remain in development for an extended period, and the studio’s inclusion of the film on a shareholder-facing slate does not by itself establish a locked theatrical date.
Carrey’s next confirmed franchise appearance is expected to come with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 in 2027, while The Jetsons remains a longer-term project.
For now, the key development is that the adaptation has moved beyond earlier reports of interest and into Warner Bros.
Discovery’s publicly identified film pipeline, with Jim Carrey officially attached to lead the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Jim Carrey officially joined The Jetsons movie?
Yes. Warner Bros. Discovery identified a live-action The Jetsons film starring Jim Carrey in its second-quarter 2026 shareholder letter.
Who will Jim Carrey play in The Jetsons?
His character has not been officially confirmed. He has previously been linked to George Jetson, but the studio’s formal update did not specify a role.
When will The Jetsons movie be released?
Warner Bros. Discovery has placed the film beyond 2027 but has not announced an exact release date.
Is The Jetsons movie live action?
Yes. The studio described it as a live-action film based on the classic animated series.
What is Jim Carrey’s next confirmed franchise film?
Carrey is expected to return as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which Paramount lists among its 2027 releases.
Fact-Checked: Key casting and release-window details were checked against Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount shareholder materials, with supporting project information cross-verified against current entertainment records.
Disclaimer: The Jetsons remains in development, and its final cast, director, production schedule and theatrical release date may change.