Jamie Lee Curtis revives Murder, She Wrote in a 2027 holiday showdown
A Murder, She Wrote film is coming to cinemas, with Jamie Lee Curtis stepping into the role of Jessica Fletcher. The mystery movie will arrive on December 22, 2027, facing stiff competition from major blockbusters. Jason Moore has been confirmed as the director for the long-awaited adaptation. The original Murder, She Wrote series aired from 1984 to 1996, starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, a crime-solving mystery novelist. At its height, the show drew 25 million viewers in the US. Lansbury later reprised the role in four TV films between 1997 and 2003.
A 2013 attempt to reboot the series with Octavia Spencer failed after backlash from fans. Now, the franchise returns as a feature film, with Curtis—who won an Oscar in 2023 for *Everything Everywhere All At Once*—taking the lead. The movie's Christmas release places it against *Avengers: Secret Wars* and *The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum*, both hitting screens around the same time. No details have been shared about international distribution or potential fan reception.
The Murder, She Wrote film will mark Curtis's first appearance as Jessica Fletcher. With Moore directing, the project aims to bring the beloved character back to audiences. The holiday release date sets it up for a high-profile box office clash.
