Harsh Vardhan
Channing Tatum’s career is a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom. He burst onto the scene in the mid-2000s and quickly became one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. Tatum’s first notable movie appearance is in the dance film ‘Step Up’ (2006), in which he showcases not only his acting skills but also his incredible dancing abilities. This breakout role set the stage for a string of successful films, including ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ (2009), ’21 Jump Street’ (2012), and ‘Magic Mike’ (2012), in which he played a stripper, a role inspired by his own experiences as a male exotic dancer before his acting career took off.
Tatum’s talent and versatility as an actor earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. He received widespread recognition for his role in the drama film ‘Foxcatcher’ (2014). In addition to his acting prowess, Tatum also ventured into producing, with ‘Magic Mike’ being one of his notable production credits. His career continued to flourish with appearances in films like ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ (2017), and ‘Logan Lucky’ (2017).
Tatum’s journey from a small-town guy to a Hollywood superstar is a testament to his talent and hard work, solidifying his place as one of the most beloved actors in the industry. The actor was last seen reprising his iconic role of Magic Mike in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance,’ and here is a list of his upcoming projects!
1. Roofman (October 3, 2025)
Tatum is going to going to play real-life American convicted spree-robber/former US Army Reserve officer Jeffrey Manchester, aka Rooftop Robber/Roofman infamous for infiltrating his victim’s houses by drilling/hacking/sawing through the roofs. He remained active from 1998 to 2000, after which he was caught and put in jail from which he escaped and was active again for a year (2004-2005) before being caught and arrested. Derek Cianfrance has been roped in to direct the film. Cianfrance has also written the script with Kirt Gunn. Alongside Tatum, the cast includes Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, Molly Price, and LaKeith Stanfield. The project is backed by Limelight, Hunting Lane Films, and 51 Entertainment. Currently in its post-production phase, ‘Roofman’ will be released on October 3, 2025.
2. Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026)
Tatum will reprise his role as Gambit from ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in the upcoming MCU movie ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ While the plot, written by Stephen McFeely, is under wraps, other actors starring in it include Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Simu Liu, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, David Harbour, James Marsden, Tom Hiddleston, and more. Helmed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the project’s filming is underway. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will be released on May 1, 2026.
3. Josephine (TBA)
Currently in its post-production is ‘Josephine,’ a thriller written and directed by Beth de Araújo, who had been working on the film for almost a decade. Starring Tatum, Gemma Chan, Philip Ettinger, Stefanie Estes, Tracy Todd, Eleanore Pienta, and Nate Duncan, the plot follows eight-year-old Josephine, who, after witnessing a brutal attack in Golden Gate Park, grows paranoia and fear that starts taking a toll on her family. This is because she gets violent while trying to ensure her own safety. The film is based on a real-life childhood incident that occurred in Araújo’s hometown of San Francisco. A release date for the same is eagerly awaited.
4. Alpha Gang (TBA)
Tatum has joined Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux and Riley Keough, and Cate Blanchett for the Zellner Brothers’ (David Zellner and Nathan Zellner) alien invasion comedy movie ‘Alpha Gang.’ The plot, written by David Zellner, centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Planet Earth, disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, AKA the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless until succumbing to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions. The film is undergoing production, and more details are awaited.
5. Calamity Hustle (TBA)
Written and directed by Aaron Nee and Adam Nee, this Warner Bros-backed action comedy-drama will star Tatum and Ryan Reynolds, both of whom also serve as producers. The story is set in the festive season and revolves around an ex-cop turned private investigator (Reynolds) and his criminal brother (Tatum). When the latter gets implicated in a diamond heist, the investigator has to track him down before those he robbed get to him. This may or may not involve a dangerous mob boss. Other than Reynolds and Tatum, no other cast member has been revealed. The project is currently in its pre-production stage, so we will have to wait to find out more.
6. Bloodlines (TBA)
Currently in the pre-production stage, ‘Bloodlines’ is a crime drama based on the book “Bloodlines: The True Story of a Drug Cartel, the FBI, and the Battle for a Horse-Racing Dynasty” by award-winning Texas Observer investigative reporter Melissa Del Bosque. Adapted for the screen by Jonathan Herman, the Universal Pictures movie will follow an FBI agent who investigates the Texas race horses-propelled money laundering scheme of a Mexican drug cartel. Only Tatum has been revealed as the cast. We are yet to know who the director is. More details like production and release date are awaited.
7. Soundtrack of Silence (TBA)
Tatum is set to star and produce the upcoming film ‘Soundtrack of Silence,’ which is based on the KQED story about Matt Hay. The plot, written by Jamie Linden, centers on a college student who confronts the daunting reality of impending deafness. To preserve cherished memories, he embarks on a poignant journey to memorize his favorite songs, with the hope of retaining the soundtrack to important moments in his life. While the Paramount Pictures project is in its pre-production, it promises to be a heartfelt exploration of resilience and the enduring power of music in the face of life-altering challenges.
8. 23 Jump Street (TBA)
Tatum has made clear his interest in the third part of the popular buddy cop comedy movie franchise (‘21 Jump Street’ (2012) and ‘22 Jump Street’ (2014)). In an interview with ComicBook.com, he stated, “It’s still the best script that I’ve ever read for a third movie.” He further added, “I would love to do it with Jonah, and Jonah I know wants to do it. We would love to just get to go play again.” So we can say that a script exists and a film will happen in all probability. More details about ‘23 Jump Street’ are eagerly awaited.
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