One of the Hottest TV Series of the ‘70s Is Headed to the Big Screen Once Again
One of the Hottest TV Series of the ‘70s Is Headed to the Big Screen Once Again
Megan JohnsonSun, February 15, 2026 at 10:55 PM UTC
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Charlie's Angels was one of the hottest TV series of the '70s, and it's headed back to the big screen... again.
Ahead of the beloved show's 50th anniversary, Sony is developing a new feature version of Charlie’s Angels, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The studio has hired Pete Chiarelli, who is known for the hit romantic comedyThe Proposal, which starred Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock, and the adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians, to write the script.
In a fun twist, the piece stated that a source shared that Drew Barrymore, who produced two of the previous film adaptations of the classic series, is attached to produce with her company, Flower Films.
The Original Charlie's Angels
The original Charlie's Angels series, which ran for 115 episodes from 1976 to 1981, starred Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson as a trio of women who ditch their boring gigs right out of the police academy for an action-packed life as private investigators. (Fawcett was replaced by Cheryl Ladd in season 2.) While the series got plenty of criticism, it was an instant hit with fans and pulled in serious ratings.
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The First Charlie's Angels Film
Charlie's Angels came back to life in 2000 with its first feature film starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. The film, which was produced by Barrymore, was a major hit, even knocking Meet the Parents from the top of the box office. The trio returned in 2003 for Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.
In 2019, director Elizabeth Banks attempted to bring the franchise back with another big-screen version of Charlie's Angels starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska. However, the film suffered from poor ticket sales and mixed reviews.
Here's a look at the trailer from the hit version from 2000:
The Original Stars Will Reunite
Last month, it was announced that Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd will reunite at PaleyFest in Los Angeles on April 6 for the 50th anniversary celebration of the show.
"We are proud that we were able to entertain the television viewing audience for an hour each week, let them put their feet up, forget their troubles and, at the same time, inspire and empower young women all over the world," the stars told PEOPLE in a statement. "We look forward to reuniting on the PaleyFest stage to celebrate Charlie’s Angels' milestone anniversary and to reflect on our work in television across the decades."
Photo by Harry Langdon on Getty Images (Photo by Harry Langdon on Getty Images)
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