Paramount Pictures is officially moving forward with a live-action family comedy based on the popular dinner theater chain Medieval Times. Industry trades report that the studio has placed the project into early development, enlisting writer Blaise Hemingway to pen the script and Eric Appel to direct the feature. While the iconic restaurant franchise has long held a nostalgic place in popular culture—most famously appearing in films like The Cable Guy—this marks the first time the intellectual property is making the jump to a major studio movie.
According to the official logline released for the project, the narrative follows a struggling employee at the Orlando branch who accidentally unleashes a real ninth-century knight and an ancient evil necromancer into the modern world. The protagonist must then team up with the feral warrior to defend the castle, protect the planet, and earn some personal redemption along the way. The concept leans into a sprawling, four-quadrant tone designed to appeal to families while capitalizing on the quirky, color-coded pageantry of the brand.
The dinner theater experience first expanded into North America back in 1983, quickly cementing its place in pop culture through relentless television advertising and distinct audience-cheering sections. Guests have long enjoyed eating massive meals without silverware while watching performers joust on real horses and engage in sword combat. Although studio interest in adapting the property dates back to a previous attempt in 2013 that ultimately stalled, this new creative team aims to finally bring the jousting arena to the silver screen.
Paramount is finally turning Medieval Times into a feature film
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