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First look shows Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Miami Vice reboot
Universal has released the first look at Miami Vice ’85, a reboot of the 1980s crime series.
Michael B. Jordan plays undercover detective Ricardo Tubbs, and Austin Butler plays James Crockett.
The new film is directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose credits include Top Gun: Maverick, with a script by Dan Gilroy.
The original NBC series ran from 1984 to 1989 and followed two Miami detectives working undercover against drug kingpins.
Its sleek style helped make the show a landmark, and it also inspired the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
The reboot is set in 1980s Miami, returning the franchise to the period of the original series.
Production is underway, and the film is scheduled to open in theaters on May 19, 2028.
Universal Pictures has released the first look at Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in the reboot film Miami Vice ’85.
Jordan plays undercover detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, while Butler plays James “Sonny” Crockett.
Joseph Kosinski is directing the film, which is currently in production.
The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 19, 2028.
- Who
- Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler star as detectives Tubbs and Crockett.
- What
- Universal Pictures released the first look at Miami Vice ’85, a reboot of the crime drama.
- When
- The first look was released on October 12, 2026. The film is scheduled for May 19, 2028.
- Where
- The story is set in 1980s Miami.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Miami Vice ’85 was first revealed.
Universal Pictures released the first look and production was reported to be underway.
Miami Vice ’85 is scheduled to be released in theaters.
- Stars
- Michael B. Jordan as Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs; Austin Butler as James “Sonny” Crockett
- Director
- Joseph Kosinski
- Screenwriter
- Dan Gilroy
- Production status
- In production
- Release date
- May 19, 2028











