One of the most iconic families in tv animation may soon return to the big screen with a different take on life in Bedrock.
Warner Bros. Pictures is currently producing a live-action Flintstones movie focusing on an adult version of Bamm-Bamm Rubble, the adopted son of Barney and Betty Rubble.
The project was first reported in August 2026 with Ryan Gosling developing the movie with his producing partner Jessie Henderson under their company Open Invite Entertainment.
Past Flintstones movie adaptations have focused on Fred Flintstone. With this new version, the expectation is that Bamm-Bamm will be the focus of the story.
Where the project stands currently is in early stages of development with no cast, director, or release date set.
With what has been made public, the storyline for the movie is also unclear. It could take on several different subjects including Bamm-Bamm's career, romantic relationships, family obligations, or other adventures.
The new project may take on other residents of Bedrock, but nothing has been officially confirmed.
With all the information disclosed thus far, the only premise that has been confirmed is that it will take on an adult version of Bamm-Bamm Rubble.
Ryan Gosling is producing through his company Open Invite Entertainment.
He is producing with partner Jessie Henderson.
Recently, Gosling has produced and starred in projects such as La La Land, Blade Runner 2049, and others.
Gosling's involvement attracted attention because the Flintstones franchise is typically associated with family comedies and established television characters.
Gosling is, however, not confirmed to have any role in the film.
There is no evidence he will portray Bamm-Bamm.
At the time of the original announcement in August 2026, the producers were looking for a writer.
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Warner Bros. is the studio associated with the project.
The Flintstones first aired in 1960 on ABC and is credited with launching the era of television animation.
The series centers on two neighboring families living in the fictional prehistoric town of Bedrock.
The families, the Flintstones and Rubbles, are best friends and have many adventures together.
The children, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm, later become major characters and help expand the franchise.
Bamm-Bamm was first introduced as a toddler and quickly became a fan favorite because of his strong, physical and comedic presence.
Later, he appeared as a teenager in the series Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm. This series focused on the characters going to school and learning to socialize.
The success of the previous franchises demonstrated the stories beyond Fred's family could be successful.
The decision to use a live-action format for the new movie breaks from the last several made-for-TV productions and returns to the first live-action format used for theatrical productions for The Flintstones.
The first theatrical production of a live-action version of The Flintstones was produced in 1994 and starred John Goodman as Fred Flintstone.
A second production of a live-action theatrical production of The Flintstones called The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas was produced in 2000.
Both productions transported the prehistoric (and often) playful and absurd) concepts and inventions of the show to the realm of live-action movie production.
The production companies may take a similar approach for this new movie, but they have not released any production design or visual effects plans.
There are no confirmed images of the new version of Bamm-Bamm.
Part of the challenge for the movie makers will be interpreting Bamm-Bamm's well-known characteristic of physical strength and how it fits in the overall story of the movie.
The participation of members of the Rubble and Flintstone families is expected. The studio has not formally announced participants.
Whether the film will address Bamm-Bamm's previous relationship with Pebbles is also undetermined.
Earlier animated productions focused on Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm during their teenage years.
Like previous movies, it may keep or update continuity.
There is no confirmed screenplay or cast, so none of the character appearances can be confirmed.
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There is no confirmed release date for the new Flintstones movie as of October 2026.
Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson are producing the movie through Open Invite Entertainment, along with Warner Bros. Pictures.
The project was still looking for a screenwriter when it was announced in August.
No directors, cast members, locations, or starting dates for the production have been announced.
The studio hasn't announced a final theatrical title for the movie.
There is interest in exploring an adult Bamm-Bamm, and focusing on a character from outside of the central family of the Flintstones.
Rather than retelling a story of Fred Flintstone, this project has the potential to tell a story of one of the descendants of Bedrock.
The involvement of Gosling and Henderson also gives the project an interesting starting point for re-launching the franchise.