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Dr. Seuss's beloved classic, "The Grinch," has seen numerous adaptations over the years, but the live-action film directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey remains the most widely recognized version. While critical reception for the 2000 movie was mixed, it was a box office success upon its release 26 years ago, raking in over $345 million worldwide.
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Now, 26 years later, Universal Pictures, which holds the adaptation rights to "The Grinch," is reportedly looking to reboot the IP once more. According to prominent entertainment reporter Daniel Richtman, who recently shared the news on his Patreon page, Universal has quietly begun development on a new live-action "The Grinch" film. Casting and director details for the project are currently under wraps. This isn't Universal's first recent attempt to revitalize "The Grinch"; they released a 3D animated version in 2018 that also performed exceptionally well, grossing over $540 million globally. However, the newly reported project is specifically a live-action adaptation.