The future of G.I. Joe seems uncertain, especially with the mixed reception of its latest venture. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, starring Henry Golding, released in 2021, represents a pivotal moment after an eight-year gap since G.I. Joe: Retaliation. This origin story dives into the life of a drifter seeking vengeance, guided by the Arashikage, yet it struggled to make a significant impact at the box office.
Despite its notable cast and intriguing premise, Snake Eyes fell flat commercially. Golding expressed openness to returning to the role, highlighting, in a recent interview, the potential for further exploration of his character. He mentioned rumors surrounding a crossover with Transformers, though specifics remain shrouded in uncertainty. His enthusiasm resonates with fans yearning for more.
“I know there’s stuff happening — there’s rumors of Transformers and Snake Eyes. I don’t know if they’ll just skip our G.I. Joe and go back to the original G.I. Joe, like, who knows? I think we had a rough, rough run on that one. I would love to. I think there was so much potential. And I think it’s such a great character and it’s such a great universe. So, I do hope that they bring it back just for the fans, you know? I don’t have to be in there.”
What Henry Golding’s Update Means For G.I. Joe & Snake Eyes
A Transformers Crossover Is Happening In Some Capacity
With a G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover officially in the works, the integration of Snake Eyes characters remains a topic of speculation. The crossover was teased in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, where Anthony Ramos’ character is recruited by G.I. Joe. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has hinted at incorporating the Joes into the larger Transformers narrative.
While new G.I. Joe characters may debut, Golding’s storyline could still carry weight as Snake Eyes ended with significant revelations. Snake Eyes learns his father was part of G.I. Joe, and his relationship with Tommy (Andrew Koji) shifts as he embraces a darker path, becoming Storm Shadow.
Our Take On Snake Eyes’ Future
The Movie Underwhelmed Commercially
Sadly, Snake Eyes didn’t perform well upon its release, generating around $40 million compared to Retaliation‘s impressive global earnings of over $375 million. This lackluster performance casts doubt on the feasibility of a sequel. Even the recent Transformers: Rise of the Beasts underperformed, yet integrating G.I. Joe elements could rejuvenate interest.
As we look towards the horizon, the possibility of familiar faces from G.I. Joe or Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins appearing in the upcoming Transformers crossover is tantalizing. With Henry Golding still keen to reprise his role, fans can hold out hope for a thrilling new chapter where Snake Eyes may take his place alongside the Autobots, igniting a fresh adventure in this expansive universe.
Source: ComicBook.com