Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)

5.4PG-13121 minDirector: Robert Schwentke

2021 film by Robert Schwentke

Snake Eyes (or Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins) is a 2021 American superhero film based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy line character Snake Eyes. It is the third installment in the G.I. Joe film series. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke from a screenplay by Evan Spiliotopoulos, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse. It serves as an origin story for the title character, while also being a reboot of the film series. The film stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, with Andrew Koji, Úrsula Corberó, Samara Weaving, and Iko Uwais in supporting roles.

The project was first announced in May 2018, with Golding being cast in the title role in August 2019 and the rest of the cast joining in subsequent months. After initial filming took place in Vancouver and Japan from October 2019 to February 2020, reshoots took place in March 2021.

Snake Eyes was released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on July 23, 2021. The film received generally mixed reviews from critics and only grossed $40 million worldwide against an $88–110 million budget, making it a box office bomb.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins about?
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) — After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested
Is Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.