Details regarding the timeline of the live-action live-action adaptation of the Invincible comic books has been in development for years, with news about the movie dating back to even before Amazon Prime Video's hit animated show. Despite the success of the Invincible TV show, the live-action Invincible movie is still moving ahead, but the currently known timeline of the movie's development is better than it seems.

Amazon Prime Video's Invincible TV show is one of the best pieces of superhero media of the modern era, with it being a massive critical success and finding a huge audience on the streaming service. Although only two seasons of Invincible have been released so far, it has set up an exciting future, with several more seasons being required to finish the story of the original comics. It initially seemed as if the live-action Invincible movie would be releasing at some point during the development of the animated series, but this may not be the case anymore.

It Sounds Like The Live-Action Invincible Movie Could Be A Long Way Off

According To Robert Kirkman

Although the live-action Invincible movie has already been in the works for several years, it sounds like it could still be a long way off. The film project was first announced all the way back in 2017, meaning that it has been the better part of a decade since the live-action Invincible movie was first confirmed. However, very little has been revealed in of progress, with Invincible creator Robert Kirkman clarifying the timeline of the movie's development. According to Kirkman, the movie will be in development for a "while longer," meaning that it is probably several years away.

Most films, especially those on the scale of Invincible, take several years to make. So, even if a script was already completely finished, the movie would probably still be a few years away from release. According to Kirkman, it doens't seem like the live-action Invincible movie is even that far along. Kirkman has clarified that the team is taking thier time in finding the perfect balance between being faithful to the comics and standing apart from the TV show, with this clarification making it seem like Invincible's story is still in the development phase.

The Invincible Movie's Lengthy Development Timeline Isn't As Disappointing As It Sounds

It Means That The Movie Will Be Better

Although some fans may be upset that they will have to wait a few more years for the Invincible movie, this is a good thing for the film. Putting more time into perfecting the live-action Invincible movie will lead to a better film overall, which is far better than rushing it. Hastily throwing an Invincible movie together to capitalize on the success of the Amazon Prime Video show would be a horrible idea, as it would more than likely wind up being a pale imitation of the show that tarnishes the brand.

It looks like the Invincible team really wants to get the movie perfect, and spending time finding out how to make it stand apart from other versions of Invincible will lead to a movie that enriches the franchise. Several superhero movies like The Crow, Hellboy, and Bloodshot have attempted to take superheroes that aren't part of the Marvel or DC brand and turn them into stars. However, all of these examples have failed due to not starting off right, something that Invincible's live-action movie could avoid.

A Long Wait For The Live-Action Adaptation Is Good News For The Whole Franchise

Invincible's Animated Show Will Have More Time To Breathe

Having a long wait for the live-action Invincible movie isn't just good for the movie, as it is good for the whole franchise too. Having a live-action movie release on top of the animated show could oversaturate the Invincible brand, making people tired of the franchise. Plus, the Invincible movie being bad and releasing in the midst of the animated show could kill any hype that the series has, hurting the show.

By waiting, the Invincible animated show will have enough time to get further away from the story that the movie will likely cover, or it could even finish. Having some time between the Invincible TV show and live-action movie means only good things, as there isn't much of a reason to adapt the story twice at the same time. A delayed Invincible movie that turns out to be good is far better than a rushed Invincible movie that turns out to be bad, which is why this timeline is the right call.