?The Flintstones’ Live-Action Movie in the Works at Warner Bros. From Producer Ryan Gosling

Warner Bros. is reviving The Flintstones for the big screen once again, with Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson set to produce under their Open Invite banner.

The Flintstones , an animated ABC series from Hanna-Barbera Productions, premiered in 1960 and ran for six seasons. Set in the Stone Age, it centered on Fred and Wilma Flintstone, pet dinosaur Dino, and their best friends Barney and Betty Rubble. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Background on the Original Series

Universal released a live-action The Flintstones movie in 1994 starring John Goodman as Fred and Rick Moranis as Barney. The film earned $340 million globally and spawned 2000 prequel The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.

News broke in 2021 that Fox was developing Bedrock , an animated sequel series to The Flintstones, with Elizabeth Banks set to voice Fred and Wilma's daughter Pebbles. However, the show was later announced as dead.

Although planned plot details have not yet been shared, the story is stated to focus on Bamm-Bamm Rubble, the son of Barney Rubble. The project is still in early development and currently seeking a screenwriter.

Previous Live-Action Adaptations

The live-action Flintstones movie will explore new territory with Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson producing under their Open Invite banner. With Bamm-Bamm Rubble as the main character, this story promises to be an exciting addition to The Flintstones universe.

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He’s just a lovely man and so funny and smart.”

Deadline was first to report on Warner Bros.’ live-action movie.

The Flintstones is getting ready to rock the big screen again.

Warner Bros. is developing a live-action The Flintstones feature that Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson are set to produce for their Open Invite banner, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

This project is still in early development and is currently seeking a screenwriter. Although planned plot details have not yet been shared, the story is stated to focus on Bamm-Bamm Rubble, the son of Fred Flintstone’s good pal Barney Rubble.

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