Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler Lead Universal's Reimagined 'Miami Vice '85' Set for 2027 Release

Miami Vice '85' Officially Announced

Universal Pictures has unveiled the official title and cast for its forthcoming Miami Vice adaptation, with Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler securing lead roles in Miami Vice '85'. Director Joseph Kosinski will helm the project, which is being developed specifically for Imax format and scheduled to premiere on August 6, 2027.

The film will dive into the opulence and moral ambiguity that defined mid-1980s Miami, drawing creative inspiration from the pilot episode and inaugural season of the groundbreaking Universal Television series. The original show became a cultural phenomenon that revolutionized aesthetic standards across fashion, cinematography, and popular entertainment.

Jordan and Butler will take on the iconic roles of Tubbs and Crockett, characters originally made famous in the television classic. With Kosinski's vision and the Imax presentation format, the project aims to capture the essence of the era while offering audiences a fresh perspective on the legendary crime drama.