Lionsgate’s Monopoly Movie Finds New Writers in ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Duo

The Monopoly movie is finally moving forward again—this time with fresh talent behind the scenes. Lionsgate announced they’ve brought aboard John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein to pen the script for their upcoming adaptation of Hasbro’s iconic board game.

Daley and Goldstein are no strangers to bringing games to life on the big screen. The duo previously delivered a hit adaptation with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a critically acclaimed and fan-approved take on the classic tabletop RPG. They’ve also recently released their original feature, Mayday, and contributed to high-profile superhero projects like Spider-Man: Homecoming and DC’s The Flash.

The Monopoly movie concept has lingered in Hollywood’s development limbo for well over a decade. Back in 2007, Ridley Scott was attached to the project, envisioning an intriguing take that, sadly, never rolled the dice. Scott later brought on writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski in 2011, but again the project stalled out. In subsequent years, other versions were proposed—including a 2019 iteration that included actor Kevin Hart with director Tim Story, and an announced involvement of The Upside writer Andrew Niccol.

This latest iteration, however, seems to have legs, with Lionsgate eager to capitalize on their recent acquisition of Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro. Fresh momentum appears to be building around Daley and Goldstein’s vision for a movie that could deliver both nostalgia and fresh entertainment to audiences.

In addition, the project aligns well with the duo’s growing portfolio of successful projects, including their original thriller Mayday, proving their versatility beyond adaptations. Their writing credits for crowd-pleasers like Spider-Man: Homecoming suggest a balanced approach of humor and heart that could fit nicely with Monopoly’s timeless appeal.

Fans will have their eyes on whether this new Monopoly film can capture the fun, competitive energy of the beloved game—and hopefully, this long-discussed adaptation finally makes it past Go, collecting box-office success along the way.